WEST BRITON and CORNWALL ADVERTISER 3 OCTOBER 1851 - pages 3 to 7 were missing from the newspaper, leaving only shipping news and stock prices; therefore, here's a selection of ADVERTISEMENTS SHEEP FOUND Found, three sheep at Summercourt fair on the 25th of September. Any one applying to JOHN CHAPMAN, London Inn, Summercourt, and paying all expences can have them again. Dated, October 1, 1851 ..... Wanted, by the Advertiser, a SITUATION in a Solicitor's office, has had sixteen years experience in offices of great respectability, and is swell acquainted with the general routine of same - is a good Copyist and Engrosser and will make himself generally useful - can be highly recommended and is of sober and industrious habits. Salary no object, only a permanent situation. Address, D. R. Post Office, Truro October 1, 1851 ..... LOST, in FALMOUTH, several months past, the Second Volume of YARRELL'S BRITISH BIRDS. Whoever may have found the same and will bring it to MR. GILL, Bookseller, Penryn, or to MR. ROBERT LAKE, Falmouth, shall receive Ten Shillings reward. Penryn, September 30, 1851 .... BY ORDER OF THE ROYAL COMMISSIONERS THE GREAT EXHIBITION Will finally close on Saturday, October 11th, AND to afford the LAST OPPORTUNITY for visiting it, a FAST TRAIN will leave Plymouth Station on SATURDAY, October 4th, at SIX o'clock Railway Time, stopping half-an-hour at Swindon for Refreshments, and efficient arrangements have been made, for the punctual arrival of the Train at Paddington at Five o'clock in the Afternoon; returning on SATURDAY the 11th, at 7 a.m. FARES FOR THE DOUBLE JOURNEY Plymouth.............1st Class, 46s. 2nd Class, 21s. Children under twelve years of age, half-price; under three, free. Ordinary Passenger Luggage will be allowed, which should have the name of the owner thereon. Tickets may be obtained of Mr. J. Bottomly, 15 Tavistock Street, or 41 Whimple Street, and of Mr. H. H. Whipple, Summerland Place, Plymouth; Mr. Oliver, Hotel, Bodmin; Mr. Philp, Printer, Callington; Mr. R. Hayne, Launceston; Mr. Orchard, Liskeard; Mr. Adams, Stationer, Tavistock; Mrs. Heard and Sons, Truro; and Mr. W. Knapp, Printer, Wadebridge. As the number is limited, early application is essential. On receipt of Post Office Orders, payable to Mr. RICHARD SOUTHWOOD, Western Times Office, Exeter. Tickets will be sent by return Post. ................. TESTIMONIAL TO MICHAEL WILLIAMS, ESQ. THE COMMITTEE beg to announce that SUBSCRIPTIONS may be paid to the East Cornwall Bank at Liskeard and Bodmin; Messrs. Tweedy and Co., Cornish Bank, Truro, Redruth, and Falmouth; Messrs. Bolithos and Sons, Penzance and St. Ives; Mr. Carne's Bank, Penzance; or to either of the following gentlemen, viz: Mr. H. GRYLLS (Treasurer) Redruth Mr. R. PEARCE, Penzance Mr. J. JAMES, St. Just Mr. R. R. MICHELL, Marazion Captain THOMAS RICHARDS, Foundry House, Hayle Mr. R. H. PIKE, Camborne Mr. W. BURGESS, Illogan Mr. PRYOR, Town-Hall, Redruth Mr. LITTLE, Redruth Mr. E. H. HAWKE, Tolgulla, St. Day Mr. PEARCE, Royal Hotel, Truro Mr. R. R. BROAD, Falmouth Mr. JOSEPH MORCOM, St. Austell And Mr. FIELD, Mining Exchange, London. The Subscriptions are limited to FIVE SHILLINGS. Any smaller amount will be received. The Lists to be closed on the 29th of November. THOMAS GARLAND Hon. Secretary to the Committee Redruth, October 1, 1851 ..... ASSEMBLY ROOMS, ROYAL HOTEL, PLYMOUTH MR. ALBERT SMITH has the honour to announce to the residents of Plymouth and the vicinity, that he will give his New Literary, Pictorial, and Musical Entertainment, entitled THE OVERLAND MAIL At the above Rooms, on MONDAY EVENING, October 6, and TUESDAY MORNING and EVENING, October 7. The illustrations have been painted by Mr. William Beverley, from Original Sketches made on the spot by Mr. Albert Smith during his late Tour. A splendid view of the Channel and Folkestone Harbour by moonlight, has just been added. Morning - Doors open at Two o'clock, and commence at half-past Two; Evening, Doors open at Eight, and commence at half-past Eight. Prices of Admission: Morning Stalls, 4s.; Family ditto, 10s., 6d; Unreserved Seats, 2s. Evening Stalls, 4s.; Family ditto, 10s.6d.; Unreserved Sears, 2s; Back Seats, 1s; Children and Schools half-price to Stalls and Unreserved seats. Evening Dress will be observed in the Stalls. Tickets to be had, and places secured, of Mr. LIDSTONE, Bookseller, George-street, where a plan of the Room may be seen, and places taken for the numbered Stalls. ...... Julia Mosman, OPC for St.Austell,Charlestown, and Treverbyn Website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell W. Briton newspaper transcripts at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad Please visit the OPC website at http://cornwall-opc.org