BENJAMIN BROWN MEETS TWO LITTLE RAGGEDY BOYS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 June 1931, Page 20 (Supplement)

BENJAMIN BROWN MEETS TWO LITTLE RAGGEDY BOYS.

Benjamin Brown met two little boys Two little boys with ragged; clothes. One little boy had a little pale face; And the other wee boy haa a little red nose! “My!” said Benjie, “You poor little fellows, “Out in this wind with your raggedy clothes! “Come along in and sit by the fire, “And both of you tell me all your woes.” Two little boys’ said: “We’re SO HUNGRY! “Couldn’t you give us somefing to eat?” Benjamin B looked into the larder — “My!” said Benjamin, “here’s a treat. '“Here’s Pie for supper, my Mummy made it—- “ Beautiful Pie all golden brown.” Benjamin B reached up to the shelf, Benjamin lifted the Big Pie down. Two little raggedy boys were HAPPY Eating that pie as fast as they could. Presently Benjamin looked . . . and NOTHING, NOTHING remained . . . where the pie had stood! Two little raggedy boys went home, Warm and comfie they went away, And Benjamin Brown began to wonder Whatever his Mummy would have to say? Benjamin EXPLAINED to Mummy: “I tried hard to be kind and GOOD, “Same as you always taught me, Mummy.” AND BENJAMIN’S MUMMY UNDERSTOOD!

TEST YOUR STRENGTH. Here’s a clever little test of strength that you can try on your friends. It is rather surprising. Lay your hands flat across your chest with the fingertips just meeting. Then ask one of your friends to grip your wrists and pull your hands away from your body. And, would you believe it, they’ll find it impossible. Get someone to try it now, so that you can convince yourself as well as them. RIDDLES. (Sent by Bernard Mellor.) Why is a tailor a disagreeable person? —Because he gives you cuffs and makes you have fits. What sort of match is of no use in. the dark?—A football match. What grows smaller as it grows older? —A lighted candle, of course.