Varieties.
'•I hardly know,' sajs tho office philosopher, ' whether it i* bettor for a man lo remain single and didOppaint several women for a lime, or marry and disappoint ono woman for life ' Admiral Dewey has a hobby, to which, however, m consequence of bis naval duties, he has not recently been able to devoto imiL-h a'tention. He is ai enthusiastic collector of butterflies, and his collection, wh'ch is s:nd to be the finest m America, is insured for £1000. President Krnger sometimes remain 8 almost silent for days together ; at othe r times ho has talkative fi<s, when hi* associates Ray, • nobody else can get m a word.' He is a mm of much humour, frequently jokes, tells witty stories, and possesses a, fund uf tho most varied ia«
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Ellesmere Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 2090, 27 September 1899, Page 3
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130Varieties. Ellesmere Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 2090, 27 September 1899, Page 3
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