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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8750, 4 June 1914, Page 2

Brussels is giving a lead in. an. interesting business. A company has 'been formed, with a capital of £200,000 ror the purpose of lending umbrellas, A subscriber pays a premium of 4a a year, and in return receives an - aluminium disc. A .rainstorm suddenly comes on while he is on hie way to the office. Instead of mailing for the neaiest shelter, he orupe into the first shop he comes to, bo it a cafe, a restaurant, or a tobacco shop. He presents his aluminium disc, and receives in return an umbrella, When the shower is over, oil he does is to step Into any shop displaying the sign of the umbrella organisation, and turn In his "gamp." Is exchange for which he receives another disc. “Z don't know whot I want to set toddy, I'd .Ilka. * lirtlo of everythin*.*"Very well, sir," replied the vreitar; "the hash will bo ready in a few minutes." ■ ■* "How much do yon want for that dogf" "Twenty-three shillings, guv'nor." “But you asked me a pound yesterday." ‘‘Yes, but Vs gom and eaten a chicken since then.!’’ ’