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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 53, 8 April 1914, Page 3

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Young Giles, eager to join the Metropolitan Police Force, journeyed to London to pass the necessary medical examination. This he survived satisfactorily, and the next day the proud young recruit was interviewed by a high official. "Well, my man," said the latter, "you look a promising sort of fellow. What kind of education have you had" "Oh, sir," said the recruit, "I was educated at a county school." "Ah, and you have a good general knowledge, I hope?" "Oh, yes, sir." "I wonder —can you tell me, for example, how many miles it is from London to Edinburgh?" At this the recruit became nervously agitated, and at length he blurted out:" Look here, sir, if you're going to put! me on that beat, I'm done with the force." The Sun want advertisements will bring the he,lp or business desired. Two lines (12 words), sixpence; six insertions for 2/6.

The Sun want advertisements will bring the help or business desired. Two lines (12 words), sixpence; six insertions for 2/(i.