IDEAS THAT HAVE MADE POOR MEN RICH! Many men have succeeded m capturing "Fortune's smile" with a simpU labor-saving device. If you - have an idea, patent it at onee — consult Henry Hughes .Patent Attorneys, 157 Featherston Street, Wellington.— 3. ' A new prices OTder effects a reduction of Id per lb. m the price' of cheese m New South Wales as from December 1, DaaMWMMNMMMMM_IDO a For COUGHS, COLDS, CATARRH, use 1 "press' r:ir Posts 2/- Hakes 1 pint Saves 10/Good also tor Toothache, Earache and Stomach Crampn and Diarrhoea when Q • used without, sweetening. 7 1 QDMHi mmmmmm m^mmmm^mmmmmmmmQQ Many humorous stories were related at a smoke concert given by the Wellington College Old Boys' Association. One of the best was related by the headmaster of the college (Mr J. P. Firth). It was about a bullock driver who was much given to blasphemous outburst. As a preparation to driving a heavy load of wheat up a steep incline the bullock driver m question halted has team at the foot of the hill while he "sank" a pint of beer at a nearby hostelry. While he was slakpiig his thirst the two village loafers slit the wheat sapks at the rear of the cart. The bullock river m due course took his seat and commenced his uphill journey, while the two loafers followed up behind the roadway hedge to awa-it developments. Halfway up tho hi]l the driver halted to give nis team a rest. Then, he noted the long stream of wheat* trailing up the hill. The two waiting ones listened wjth eager anticipation while the luridf-tongued one raised his hands to tbe sky. 'Then the buljqck driver dropped his arms limply to his side. "No," he cried hoarsely, ''I could not do it justice," A BUSINESS MAN'S OPINION. Mr. J. R. M'Kenaie, the well-known fancy goode importer, cays of Dr. Wilson's Regenerator-^ "Among the numerous toilet preparations sold at my various branohes none have given more satisfaction than thiß celebrated preparation. From the many flattering testimonials received, and the ever-increasing sales, I oan confidently recommend it to anyone requiring an absolutely reliable hajr tonio fpr checking premajiiifp greyness, restoring growth, atyj beai#ifyi*ng the hsir gengraljy. It iq ( obtainable fron. iriy various branches •throughpi'.t New Zealand. Price, 4s, or post free 4s 6d. —Yours faithfully, J. R. M*__e__.ie. M — Gisborne Agenta t Adair Broe., Ltd., Leadimf Dmprm I
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 15090, 12 December 1919, Page 9
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398Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 15090, 12 December 1919, Page 9
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