THE SCRAP BOOK.

Thames Star, Volume LXV, Issue 18238, 11 July 1931, Page 3

THE SCRAP BOOK.

' JOTTINGS OF THE TIMES. "Candid, Frequent, Free." STORY AND REMINISCENCE. COLLATED BY "RURU." A. correspondent sends "Rum" an old'cutting from the "Thames Star" describing a concert party named the "Snowflake Mnistrels," who gave a performance in aid of the widow and family of' the; late Gunner G. White on May 3 J 1888. Familiar names will be-' to. old-timers- H. Mounce, <A; Wells, -J;: Hardmah, S. Mc'Cormick ,R. Wilson, Jv Casley, Hennessey, •Me Waters and R. "Hastings. If "Ruru" is not mistaken, two, at ileast," of that' 1 combination are still going 1 strong —Messrs J. Hardman and R. Hastings, the latter being"in.< business in Pukekohe. The programme' seemed to be a bit on the mournful side from the modern point of view for it included such numbers as "Kiss Me to Sleep, Mother" and "Mother's Grave," both of which, according to the notice of the "Star" the next day, with the encore "Sec that My Grave's Kept Green" were "rendered" in a most touching manner and seldom failed to bring tears to the eyes of the audience. However, the audience was probably a bit more cheerful at the close of the performance, for it is. recorded that "the orchestra was full and dancing was kept up till 2.{JO in the morning." Prices were: Front seats, 3/- (including admission .to dance); gallery, 2/-; and pit, 1/-. The manager was Mr F. Hunter. . The concert' was' held in the Oddfellows'. Hall under the patronage of the Thames Naval Artillery,» the Thames Rifle Rangers, and the Fire Brigade. • • * *

This week's query:— When water becomes ice, what is the greatest change which takes place? The answer. —The price. * * * * This week's great thought: — - Dr. Eriehthaus. —"Silk worn next to the skin'gives a woman added magnetism."-• <■ •: ,i Gee, these doctors do get to know things! « * , i(C* * ■Three Fra' Aberdeen!,,, A Scotchman went to sec "Hold Everything?' -because he wanted t< know how to do it. "Why are the Scotch fond of the theatre'?" .asks a provincial paper. Wo are told that they always go when feeling ill because there is usually a doctor in the house. , .Of course, you've heard of the Scot who left one room in his new house without a roof —for use as a shower-bath. * * * * He let his girl drive his car. He has no girl now. And no ear. **. * * Lies that Live—. '(Well, I had a good time, but it.V good to be back at work again." 'fOh, we don't mind riding in the dickey, seat a bit." "Let:the kids stay here, Bill. They don't bother us." »' "Go right ahead, Mrs Smith! Wr always enjoy the wireless.' "Usually it's very cool here at night, I can't understand why. . •" '''Really, I think your daughter has a marvellous voice." ". .., . And we hope you'll come over and see us soon!" * * * *

Most cars arc miss-used. * * * * Nowadays, when a girl gets ai engagement- ring, she doesn't know whether she is engaged to the bo\ or the jeweller.