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Star (Christchurch), Issue 3653, 26 December 1879, Page 4

An African lion hunter contributes ;the following : — " How to catch lions. The desert is composed of sand and lions. Take a sievo and sift the desert ; the lions will remain. Theso you place in a bag which you carry for the purpose." He asked her, " Going away ?" " Yes ; going to the sea baths." " What ! in such chilly weather as this ? You will never go into the water ?" " Oh, JC3 1 will 5 I'm all fixed up for thaU' "Really?" "Yes; I've had all my bathing dresses lined with fur." Doctor: "The old story — working too hard. Passed several examinations, I see. What are these lettcre after your name— M. A. N. C 0..0. S. and F. B. W. A.? Patient: "Those? Oh, Member of the Army and Nary Co-Oporative Stores and Fellah of tho Royal Westminster Aquarium. A. little girl about four years old and a little boy about six had been cautioned not to take away tho nest-egg, but one morning when they went for the eggs the little girl took it and started for the house. Her disappointed brother followed, crying : " Mother, mother, Susie's got the egg the old hen measures by !"

Business Notices, MARINE HOTEL, SUMNER, J PATTERSON, having taken the above • well-known Morton's Hotel, which he has completely refurnished, everything now, begs to solicit the patronage of visitors to Sumner and tho public generally. Private apartments for families. Ales, wines, and spirits of tho very best quality. Good stabling, and splendid quoit ground. J. PATTERSON (From Dunedin) 8961 Proprietor. -| /\f\f\ TONS Best Newcastle Screened lUUU Coal. Black Pine and Manuka Firewood delivered lowest current rate 3. Railway Siding, Colombo street. "W. MONTGOMERY & CO. (LIMITED). 8887 NOTICE XO THE irfJBHC. NJ. SUCKLING & CO., Wfadendi • Boot Manufacturers, beg respectfully to draw the attention of the public to thoir Tradi Mark, which appears en the Solas of til thair Good*. Trad* Mark- <»> OASHEL HOUSE CHEAP DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. B. CAS 8, WHILE sincerely thanking his customers for their support during the five years he has been in Ohristchuroh, takes tho opportunity of informing them and the gene* ral pnblio that he is now showing a portion of his NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of Prints, Cambrics Galateas, Dress Goods Lustres, Silks Fichus, Straw Goods Feathers, Flowery, &c. &c, Together with the usual assortment of GENERAL DRAPERY. MILLINERY. UNDERCLOTHING. BABY LINEN. Goods marked at very low prices. B. .CASSV OASHEL HOUSE I , Cashbl Steeet, (Opposite Cobb'a Office,) Ukdbb Distinguished Patbonagh. Q uill's Hotel, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway station, and adjoining Post and Telegraph Departments. rTIHE Proprietor of the above magnificent -L Hotel bogs to announce to Commercial Travellers, Families, and Visitors to this prosperous district that this establishment is acknowledged to be the ilnest iv New Zealand, both as regards its extent of accommodation and the general perfection of its appointments. The private suites of apartments are specially doaigned to suit tho convenience and privacy of families, lho sitting rooms are cheerful and pleasant. Bplendid commercial room, and a reading room with one of the best libraries in tho Colony. Large sample rooms to meet the requirements of Commercial Travellers. Bath rooms, and a first-class billiard saloon furnished with ono of Alcoek's prize tables. 6053 THOMAS QUILL, Proprietor.