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Southland Times, Issue 1869, 23 February 1874, Page 3

" I say, old fellow, what are your politics ?" asked a witty Aberdeen man, quizzing another. — " Conservative : my father was* a Conservative," he replied. — " And what is your religion ?" continued the other. — " Protestant : my father was a Protestant," was the answer. — " And why are you a bachelor ?" said the other. — " Because my father was a O, confound it ! don't bother me with your stupid questions."

Auction Sales; Q F. MAJJTIN AND CQ AUCTIONEEES, STOCK, STATION, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Advances made on all Stock, Land &c. for > absolute sale. ; Loans negotiated on freehold securities. ' TUESDAY, MAECH 3bd. GF. MARTIN & CO. will sell by auction, • on the above date — The lease for 14 years (renewable for 14 years longer on certain conditions) of those desirable business premises, corner of Dee and Don streets, being the best business site in the town of Invercargill, occupied by H. Jaggers and J. Gerbes. Entry, Ist April, 1874. For particulars apply to T. Brodrick, Eskstreet. WEDNESDAY, 11th MAECH, AT WAXLACETOWN. GF.^ MARTIN & CO. have received instruc- • tions from Messrs Campbell and Clark to sell by auction, at Powell's Yards, on the above date — 1 £TA LINCOLN RAMS, l-bred, and in JL *J\J first' class condition. Also, by instructions from Mr J. Lyle, 1 4.0 2- BRED EWES, 4, 6, and 8-tooth J. —a very superior lot, with, a good strain of Lincoln blood. CLEABING- SALE OF JEWELLEEY, FANCY GOODS, &o. HE. OSBORNE has received instructions • from Messrs J. and M. Hyatns, to sell by auction, on the premises, Dee street, on an early day (due notice of which will be given) — The whole of their Stock of Jewellery, Fancy Goods, Toys, &c, &c.