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A WITTY CHAPLAIN.

The dinner daily prepared for the loyal chaplains at St. James' was reprived for a tinio from suspension by an effort of wit. King Charles had appointed a day for dining with his chaplains ; and it was understood that this step was adopted as the least unpalatable mode of putting an end to the dinner. It was Dr Souths turn to say grace; and whenever the king honored the chaplains wifh his presence the prescribed formula ran thus : "God save the king and bless the dinner." Dr South took the liberty of transposing the words by saying': "God bless the king and save the dinner." "And it shall be saved," said the monarch. In order to save your linoleums and floorcloths from Avearing out, and to preserve their pattern and newness indefinitely, insist that no other polish be used but Tan-01. Tan-ol is quite a thing apart in the matter of polishes. It may have rivals, but never an equal. Superior to all others, but costs no more. In tins 6d, and. Is. For liot weather wear light headgear is indispensable. A. Spence invites inspection of his fine selection of ladies', gents', and children's straw hats, which comprise the most fashionable shapes in Panamas, sailors, boaters, Brazilians and galateas, and all are marked at the keenest cash prices.*

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Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 143, 16 December 1908, Page 4

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A WITTY CHAPLAIN. Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 143, 16 December 1908, Page 4

A WITTY CHAPLAIN. Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 143, 16 December 1908, Page 4