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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume L, Issue 175, 24 October 1917, Page 8

A collector called at Mr Smith's. "Is Mr Smith in?" he asked. "Yes, he's in all right," Mrs Smith answered in an-odd defiant tone. "Then v can I see him?" asked the collector. "No, ; you" can't," said Mrs Smith. "But why not, pray, if he's in?" "Because he's in for six months, that's why not." My dear friend, I must ask you to lend me at once a pound. I have left niy purse at home, and haven't a farthing in my pocket." "I can't lend you a pound just now, but I can put yon in the way of getting the money at once." "You are extremely kind." "Here's two pence; ride home on the . tram and fetch your purse." Previous to war breaking out a German, and Englishman were chatting over a drink the possibilities of war between their two respective countries, when the German' exclaimed: "Why, we could gobble- up England before breakfast." '•Very h'Kely," replied the Englishman, , out ■■■ think ,?whaJ(i; a'" 'long time you wiluld be digesting it."

:.';-. home. - - 'Messrs Paige and-.Sons, Ltd., Hardy-st. being-Local Representatives o£ The Bristol .'Piano-.G0.,- Ltd., will equip your home; with a high-grade piano at a reasonable price! ; They will render you all ntheV assistance that knowledge and experience can'supply to enable you to make a wise [; choice. They will explain to -you* the -points and qualities of such renowned ■ arid dependable pianos as The Sames- The Willis.. -The Broadwood, and;]T?hp: Cbljard. And they will guarantee eyeryinstruinent for ten years. : You can therefore consult them with cqnfiden.ce. "If terms are desired, very liberal arrangements will be made. Inquiries receive prompt attention. Write for'particulars if you cannot call. The Bristol Piano Co. ■, Ltd., Wellington. M. J." North,lsland Manager. Local • 'Representatives : Page and • Sons, Ltd. ,; Hafdy.'street. '