THE MONEY AND MATRIMONY MARKET.

Marlborough Express, Volume IV, Issue 186, 31 July 1869, Page 6

THE MONEY AND MATRIMONY MARKET.

It has been left for a mere colonist at the antipodes to mark out a new course in the shape of an application for the situation of son-in-law. As our readers are aware, the discovery of gold at the Thames has made Taipara a very wealthy man, and, as a perfectly natural result, many enterprising young bachelors have anxiously looked towards his daughters as highly eligible partners. Amongst others, “a young Englishman, of good testimonials and decent education,” has suddenly been smitten with a desire to place “ W. H. Taipari, Esq.,” in the revered position of father-in-law, and the following letter by I’. P. C.” (the young Englishman,” &c.) has been addressed to this redoubtable chief: — Shortlaud, May 17, 1869. “ W. H. Taipari, Esq. “ Sir, —I have been informed that you were desirous to become acquainted with a respectable European with a view of contracting a marriage with your daughter. “Now, I have not seen any advertisement myself, and if I have been misinformed by others I hope you will be kind enough to let me know by post whether such has been the case or not. “If it has been the case, I, as a respectable young Englishman, of good testimonials and decent education, would bo glad to further correspondence with you regarding the matter. Trusting you will pardon the liberty I have taken in addressing you, “ I am, &c. “T. P. C. “Address—T.P.C., P. 0., Shortland.” What great personal attractions and attainments may lurk beneath the initials “ T.P.C.” it would be impossible to say, but the “ young Englishman ” evidently means business. —Southern Cross.