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Evening Star, Issue 22893, 26 February 1938, Page 20

; 'A lecturer had been invited to adj 'dress the Sunday school, although he ■was more accustomed to older pupils or church congregations. He was momentarily at a loss what to say to the eager young things, and asked: “ Now children, what shall I talk about?” “ About three minutes,” said a little hoy. The conversation led to chat about boyhood friends. “ You know Whatchacallit’s daughter,” said one. “■Well, she and Whosit’s son—he’s the fellow who keeps that shop around the corner from Whatsit’s barber shop ■ —were married the other day. Hadn’t you heard?” “Oh, yes,” replied the other, “ hut this is the first time I have learned the details! ” There are 80 public holidays during the year in Mexico, while Mahommedans have 62. The children of Holsworthy, IJevon, are driven to school every morning by ; an old, man of 85,