. A contemporary, describing the use of body-lino bowling ir a cricket match in South Africa, say's that the howler “hit two batsmen on the. chest and! the rival captain on (the ear. The last-named was taken to the hospital and had three stitches put in” Presumably the captain was attached to the ear that was taken to the hospital. This remind mo of the story of tho Rugby forward who, on the day aft-ci a hard! match, was seen by an, old gentleman disconsolately wandering up and down, over the turf on which ■the game had been played. “Ah,” said tho old gentleman brightly. “I presume you are in the midst of fighting yesterday’s battle over again.” The stalwart forward shook his.head. “To tell you tho truth,” h c said moodily. “I’m looking for a piece of my ear. Eastwood’s Book Store J* tlie nhoncost place m Gisborne foi maga zines! Latest London publications including Tho Strand,' Pearson’s, Wide AVorld, Twenty-Story, Argosy, etc., all at London prices, ono shilling each .‘ S V’ : Half-price. All bead and pearl necklets and earrings in our Window going at -,half price. From 6d each. Don’t miss, them.—Sl ms Ltd., Jewellers, Gisborne. v '
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11946, 17 May 1933, Page 5
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