A TALKIE NUISANCE The following amusing conversation was overheard in the Regent Theatre. Wellington. A small girl was evidently witnessing the “Talkies” for the first time. The little one listened with great interest and excitement, but seemed to be disturbed by the continual coughing of a in. n sitting just behind her. “ Mummie,” she said at last, “ why does the man keep making that noise?” “Because he has a cold, I expect. Darling,’ 1 replied, the mother. “ Well, Mummie, why doesn’t he take some ‘Baxter’s’?” Baxter’s Lung Preserver is unrivalled for preventing coughs, colds, ’flu, and all chest and lung troubles. Also possesses splendid tonic properties. All chemists and stores stock tne generoqssized bottle at half a crown; economical family size, 4s 6d; bachelor’s bottle, Is 6d.—fAdvt.]
The park-keeper approached the tramp snoozing on a bench. “ Hi, I’m going to close the gates now,” “ ’Bout time, I thought I felt a draught.”
PATENTEES, CONSULT US CONFIDENTIALLY. That is our workadvising and protecting patentees. No matter how small the idea, it may be of great value. Consult ua confidentially. - HENKY HUGHES, LTD. (Directors, W. E. Hughes and J. T. Hunter), Reg. Patent Attorneys, D.I.C. Buildings, Lambton quay, Wellington. Local Agent: J. H. Thompson, A.M.P. Buildings; Dunedin.
IT WILL PAY ALL THINKING HOUSEHOLDERS TO “JOIN UP” WITH THE W. & R. GROCERY SERVICE. 1. Fresh and Clean Stocks through constant replacement. 2. 'Efficient Counter and Canvassing Services. 3. Quick Despatch of Orders;and Accurate Delivery. 4. One Price to all, and No Charge for delivery. 5. Cash with Order, or Weekly or Fortnightly Credit by arrangement. C. Valuable Coupons to Cash Purchasers. 7. Coupons -Redeemed at any time for Cash or in our Drapery, Mercery, Fancy, Crockery, or Hardware Departments. ■ HESITATE NO LONGER I COMMENCE THE NEW YEAR ON THE RIGHT LINES. Wolfenden I Russel The Busy Big Departmental Store, South Dunedin. Phones: 22-848 ; 22-849. Drapery, Grocery, Confectionery, Crockery, Hardware.
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Evening Star, Issue 20374, 4 January 1930, Page 20
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