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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3122, 19 February 1879, Page 4

The Poorest Man in the World.—A shrewd old gentleman once said to his daughter, " Be sure, my dear you never marry a poor man; but remember that the poorest man in tbe world is one that has money and nothing else."—lf he took a wife, he might be poorer. Little Pleasantries.—One of the little pleasantries of the " Gods " at the Dublin Opera House consists in throwing on to the stage a bouquet, to which apiece of twine is attached. When the ftima donna goes to pick up thenocsgay it is suddenly drawn up again, amidst the roar of the deities." Archibald Campbell, at one time city officer in Edinburgh, when his mother died hired a hearse and carried her to the Highlands, to be buried. He returned, it was rumored, with the hearse full of smuggled whisky. A friend one, day began to tease him on the subject. " Wow, man," replied .Archie, " there's nae harm done. I only carried awa' the body and brought back the speerit" Mb Wit, McCdmottgh having been appointed agent on Die Thames for the Imperial Fire Insurance Company, is prepared to take risks at tbe lowest rutes. The Imperial Company whs established in 1803, and has a capital of £1,600,000, with its head office at No. 1, Old Broad street, London. The Mcl- j bourne directory has upon it some of the most influential men in that city, and the name the Company has gained for itself by its prompt and liberal settlement of claims, while charging moderate rates, has secured a large amount of business not only in Australian Colonies, but in all parts of tbe world in which agencies have been established.—Advt.

VTIW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER1> CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited;.—On WOOL, FLAX, and other Produce, consigned to the Company for sale in London, LIBARAL ADVANCES will be made. For particulars apply at the Company's Office, Queen street, Auckland.^ 2768 ,