Thirty-nine Still Threatened.—The meeting was interrupted by the entrance of one who made his way to the platform and whispered excitedly to the chairman. ''ls Mr Smith in the audience?" broke forth the presiding officer; "I am informedl that his house is afire." Forty men sprang to their feet. "It is the house of Mr John mith," added the chair ma». "Thank goodness!" fervently exclaimed* one man, resuming his seat. An architect remarked to a lady that he had been to see the great nave "in the new church. " Don't mention names," the lady replied, " I know the man you refer to."
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Evening Star, Issue 17394, 2 July 1920, Page 6
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102Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 Evening Star, Issue 17394, 2 July 1920, Page 6
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