• The two men were in a particular} jovial mood, and were weighing the pros and cons—outside a hosterlry in Mam Street, Palmerston,- the other day —of the interesting theory that human nature is such that if one were to offer somebody in a street a £1 note, the money would be refused. “It’s a fact!” affirmed the chief orator of the two, in. rather halting tones. “People will stare at you and think that you are, mad. It’s beer proved.” The other was easily convinced, being in a peculiarly agreeable state of mind,, and after cogitating for a moment, drew a pound note from bis W’allet. The other looked on interestedly, his concentration being only disturbed now and then by a fluctuation of his diaphragm. “They’ll refuse you, vow see,” he reiterated. The expen'ment- * er. cast his eyes about him, and they alighted on a lady coming toward him eyes clown. He held out ♦be note and muttered something The lady jumped with delight. Oh. thank you so much!”- sh“l thought I had surely lost, it for good!” A BEAUTIFUL PIANO FOR £5 DOWN, A home without music is as barren ns a garden without flowers or a life without friendship. No music can eoual that of a good oiano. capably vdnved: and it is to help music lovers obtain a high-class r>iano without financial inconvenience that The Bristol is making this remarkable offer. We are prepared to supply a firstclass niano for only £o down and a | monthly payment of £2 7s 6d. Lose no time in taking advantage of this offer. Just think of the endless delight a piano will give vou. All pianos sold at Wellington Citv prices.—The Bristol Piano Ltd., M. J Brookes, North Island manager. Local Representative: M. Kipeton Parkes, 128 High St., Hawera. —3 CAKES AND “CATHEDRAL.” N.Z. housewives are delighted with the delectable flavours which Cathedral Brand. Essences give to cakes and sweets. Fourteen fruity, fresh and highly concentrated varieties, including essence of black currant, peppermint, and vanilla. Your grocer stocks Cathedral Brand Essences. 43
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 4 November 1924, Page 8
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