BIRTHS.

Geoeoh.— March. 17, at Gloucester street, the wife of Eden George, of a daughter. Fobd.— March 20, at 21, Liohfield street, the wife of W. Ford, of a daughter. Beookb.— At the Dispensary, Kaiapoi, the wife of C. M. Brooke, of a son. Blows.- At Madras street, the wifa of H. W. Bzown, of a son (one of twins).

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