Liberal
table.

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LONELY goldfish would like to meet with another similarly situated. View to
partnership.

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DONKEY, at present in seaside town, wishes post inland during holiday
months. Suitable for bed-ridden invalid.

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CANARY, powerful notes, enthusiastic singer, seeks board-residence with
musical family.

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HOMES FROM HOME--CUCKOOS coming England in April desire addresses of
well-appointed nests for depositing eggs. Personally investigated.

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AU PAIR--ROBIN, having maisonette larger than he requires (flower-pot),
would like to find another to share it.

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COCKEREL, early riser, smart, good appearance, seeks sit. in country house.
Preference for one with home-farm immediately adjacent.

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PET LAMB, the property of butcher's daughter, desires home with humane
gentlewomen.

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SPANIEL, field, rather stout but pleasing appearance, is giving up country
pursuits owing to difference with game-keeper. Would join lady in carriage
drives and meals.

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PEKINESE, noble birth, would go as companion in Ducal family living in good
neighbourhood. Carriage. No knowledge of Chinese required.

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[Illustration: "I'M LOOKING FOR MY MOTHER. HAS SHE BEEN IN HERE? I KNOW SHE
WENT TO BUY A CHICKEN, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF YOU'RE HER CHICKEN BUTCHER."]

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"EXPORT SECTION.

SIR AUCKLAND GEDDES AND OTHER PROBLEMS."

_Canadian Gazette._

But we understand that the late President of the Board of Trade is no
longer a problem. The last thing he did before leaving office was to issue
a licence for his own exportation.

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The Soldier Ants of New Zealand.

"Details of the distribution of the payments to soldiers' wives in
lieu of separation allowances have not yet been finally approved, but
the amount is to be made up to 3s. a day. Sir James Allen told a Post
reporter this morning; in reply ants and 2nd lieutenants would share
in the distribution."

_New Zealand Paper._

"The Defence Minister was