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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8736, 19 May 1914, Page 9

Sunday school itcachers can tell amusing stories of tbeir pupils—if they will. So often the story, however amusing, cannot be told because the subject was not one which should Ire turned to account in this way. However, here are two which have come from New Plymouth, tho natural quietness of which pretty town has not been disturbed by the rattle of electric ears. “ A teacher in charge of a class of boys was relating how Noah lived to bo 950 years old, a fact which created a great deal of surprise among the scholars. One little chap turned to his companion and whispered, ‘lf we could live to be 950 wo might see the trams!’’' Tho next was a question which was rather a puzzler. “Teacher.” said a bright youngster, “do the heathens ever go to heaven?” “No, my boy,” was the answer. “And do the missionaries always go?” “Yes, of course.” After a minute came — •• Well, what happens iX a heathen cats a missionary?”