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Am anecdote is told by Mr Biddulph Marlin In connection with the revival of the ancient signs in Lombard Street as a detotation for the Coronation, the sign of Martin's Bank Le a grasshopper, and sooh after the insect, brilliantly golden and of Consider able, size, had been hong oixt, a gentleman of extremely convivial aspect entered the bank, and, leaning heavily Upon the counter; called for a pint of beer. The astonished cashiers hastened to explain that he had tome to the wrong pmcc. “Oh, have I?” said the applicant. ‘’This is a public-house, ain't it?” He was eihuh&tically awtired to the. Contrary. “Then what do ye hang out a sign for?” he exclaimed angrily, and staa-’ geted eff, much injured. BUd - Business.-—ttfo, c mmetcial travellers were compiring notes. ' “I have been out three,weeks,” said the first,. “ and have only got four orders.” . “ That, beats, me,”, said the other; “I have been out fou**,weeks, and have only got one order, and that’s from the firm to coins home,”
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Evening Star, Issue 11692, 25 September 1902, Page 7
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213Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Issue 11692, 25 September 1902, Page 7
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