Having successfully passed as a girl for six weeks, Aubrey Moi'ris, a 17-year-eitl lad, of Northampton, has been" sent back home. Dressed as a girl, lie made lor London, after which he visited Liverpool, Blackpool, and other places. His appearance was sufficiently attractive to encourage the attention of a number of men, and the young masquerader revelled in liis assumed role during the flirtations. The “limit” was reached when a staid policeman from a seaside town fell a victim to tile “girl’s” charms. Eventually Morris reached Burnley, and there, with remarkable audacity, gamed admission to the Home of Help for girls who' are penniless and stranded. Ho was given food and a bed for the night. The following day. however, the matron noticed by chance that her guest wore.' a wig. Her suspicions were aroused, and Morris then admitted that he was a hoy. He was handed over to the. police and sent hack to Northampton, to the great relief of bis mother and family. “Sound heaitft’s~an —BankesT However, incipient maladies, ofiei ur dermine the most robust constitutions Colds, coughs and influenza are always in waiting to attack'you, but they can he given short shift with Baxter’s Lung Preserver “Baxter’s” is a dependable remedy. It gets right to the cause of the trouble rooting it out neck and crop. And it also possesses ideal tonic properties, Fills you with vigour, health, strength, and vitality. Cot a large 2/6 bottle from your chemist or grocer NOW 1 Family size 4/6.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 4 October 1924, Page 11
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249Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 4 October 1924, Page 11
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