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Northland Age, Volume XII, Issue 43, 5 August 1943, Page 1

Economy at Its Best From Scotland conies the story of the miller’s wife who takes him into the kitchen after he returns from his work every evening, dusts him off, and proceeds to make biscuits for supper. * Which One A society matron, anxious to show off the musical talents of her two daughters, asked French Composer Saint-Saens to play the piano accompaniment while the two girls sang' a duet. Saint-Saens obliged. It did not take him more than a few seconds to discover that the gills were singing in different keys and in opposite directions. Irritably he banged on the piano and turned to the hostess. “Madam,” he said coldly, “which one do you want me to accompany?” Mangonui County Returned Services Association, Inc. THANKS The members of the Mangonui County Returned Services Association desire to express to the ladies of the district in particular their deep appreciation of the wonderful united effort in providing such an excellent banquet for the men of the 2nd N.Z.E.F. returned from the War Zone. And, in addition, we thank those who made donations of poultry and everything else which made up the menu, those who lent accessories and equipment, those who provided timber, erected tables, provided transport, and in conclusion, everyone who gave so willingly of their assistance in every way, which resulted in the function on the evening of 31st July being an outstanding success. J. WILLIAM DAWSON, President. JOHN O’SULLIVAN, Hon. Secretary. p yERSCHAFFELT, Monumentalist, No. 8 Wortjj Street, Kaitaia. Designs submitted; estimates free. Phone 212.