April 1850. Lost one camel.

            Escaped from the Jake Jink Circus. Last seen wandering about the shipbuilding yards up the river near Dumbarton. The camel was seen rushing about, a crazy beast breaking the framework of many ships. The workmen all fled in terror, but not before the camel had killed and eaten seven children. The camel answers to the name of Alice. The finder will be liberally rewarded by returning said camel to the manager, Mr. Jake Jink, Circus Tent, corner of Darnley Street and Bothwell Avenue, Greenock, on the Clyde, and please treat the beast kindly. She meant well. And for goodness sake don't punish the poor camel. Don't hit it with a split hog. Observe some show of humanity.

            NOTE—Split hog is a Jersey term for a half worn out iron shovel. A rope is a fat string and a blicky is a tin pail. This is what is known as a Zazu Jag.

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