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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 173, 14 August 1909, Page 3

RAISING FUNPS. Dr. Alexander Whyto. of Vivo St.' George's, ICtlinbiirprli, who has been imcraiinonsl.v appointed Principal of New College, Edinburgh, in succession to Br. Marcus Dods, possesses a pretty wit. The stow is told that on one occasion a Highland minister callt'd upon him for some financial assistance for Hie work in tlie Korth. Dr. Why to regretted that he. could not afford to assist tile Highlander, hut advised him to visit a wealthy layninn in the city. Coins; to the house of the \ ~ PresWleriim, Hie Highlander found him disinclined to give, and ungraeiov- '- manner. Nettled at his reception, the jlign-. lander answered brusquely, i Reseating tlie tone, the rich j man asked. "Aiid whom do yon take mo for?" "A fire-deserving sinner, like m.i»...., came the, quick retort. Helurninjj to Tlr. Whyte, he explained the circumstances. •' "You did not say that?" eagerly asked tie fete, I dial'replied" the other. ""'ell well: I've heca wanting to say ,bat to'him for t'-elastfiftoen. years! ,r flirn.noimd note for your fimcl." France has 98 submarines built and building, Great Britain 08, EuSsia 85, anil OMBW 8,