MATRIMONIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
Must have a pretty face, color, and tone, All the accessories strictly home grown ; Eyes — here I hesitate— rather like blue, Black not an obstacle, hazel would do. Nose of the Grecian type, not to seem proud, Some little latitude herein allowed. Figure that's squeezable, plump but not fat, Steers clear of scragginess, couldn't stand - that; Quiet and lady-like, dresses with taste, Ankle displayable, neat little waist. Share of home duties lier element quite, Pie-crust especially warranted light ; Little bit musical, able to sing — " EVangeline " tired of, ami that sort of thing. Liberal views as to pipe and cigar ; Pleasant old people papa and mama. Pious and punctual, honest and kind, Teach, in the Sunday school if she's a Lady of snch a stamp ■wanting a beau, Strictly in confidence, knows where to go.
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Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 269, 27 March 1873, Page 9
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136MATRIMONIAL ADVERTISEMENT. Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 269, 27 March 1873, Page 9
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