THE CATCH.

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 36, 13 February 1930, Page 4

THE CATCH.

A certain firm of match, manufacturers adopted, a novel idea by way- of ad.vertisingr They sent out a man with, authority to hand over a guinea to any person he came across who .produced a , box of their matches. "When, he came to Aberdeen he 'entered the smoke-room of a "populaT restaurant, and going up to a stranger said: " Could you oblige me with a match?" The Aberdonian replied, " Certainly" handed over his bix, which happened to to be the make required. j "Thank you very much," he said. I see you use our matches. My.-firm, authorises me to hand over a guinea to every man I meet who produces one of their boxes—so there's your guinea." He then turned to leave, when the Aberdonian stopped him with a remark "Heyl Stop there-r-I thoeht there was a. catch in it—-you're awa* wi'- my matches.'* TARDY WARNING A fish has been discovered which swims with its mouth open, consuming 500. shrimps at a time. The more intelligent shrimps probably realise that it is getting dark for the time of year, but then it is too late!