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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 240, 11 July 1928, Page 18

One of the cheeriest souls in Auckland is a bootblack who plies his trade at the corner of a busy city street (says the “Star”). He is almost as Well known as was “Old George,” who shone the shoes of London business men at the bottom of Ludgate Hill for many years. Anent “Old George’s” subsequent rise to prospertiy there is a good story and a true one. Before he. became a bootblack he was for a short period out of Work, and he answered an advertisement for the position of verger in the church of St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Sauaie. His character and credentials were excellent, and the vicar (the Rev. “Dick” Sheppard) told him he could have the job and start work at once. It was the eve of Easter, and the vicar told George to nail up certain texts, one over the north aisle, one over the chancel, and so on. George had to confess that he could neither read nor write, so the vicar had to tell him, very reluctantly that this was an insuperable handicap and he could not have the job after nil To console him, the vicar gave him a half-sovereign. Now George was n careful soul and, instead of treating the half-pound as “easy money, he invested it in a bootblack's outfit, and for many years shone shoes. Business prospered and George rented a small shop. It prospered still more, and he wanted to purchase the freehold. His credit was good, everything was put in order, nnd all that remained was for him to sign the purchase deed. Once more he had to explain that he could neither read nor write. The solicitor was amazed. “Good gracious, sir” he said. I won ' tier what you would have risen to if you had been educated?” Old George smiled reminiscently. “I should have been verger of St. Martin’s-in the Fields, he replied. SCARLET FEVER EPIDEMIC. AFTER CONVALESCENCE STRENGTH AND VITALITY MUST BE QUICKLY BUILT UP. Disease germs quickly attack those who are in a run-down condition. After the convalescent stage of scarfever, the patient must be restored to perfect health and strength as quickly as possible. No time must be lost, no risks taken. For building up strength and energy there is no better tonic food than Wil«on’s “Maltexo.” This excellent New Zealand produce is the pure concentrated essence of prime malted barley. “Maltexo” builds up flesh and bone, and gives you back health and strength iu a very short time. Medical men highly praise its tonic ( properties. “Maltexo” is used in numerous hospitals. Men, women or children —all who are in any way run down —need “Maltexo.” Take “Maltexo” and avoid the sickness always associated with cold, damp weather. In 11b. and 21b. jars and 71b. tins for family use. AU demists and stores. — Adri,