NEW PLYMOUTH PUNS
The West End Lawn Tennis Club should follow the example of the bowling club, and advertise for a care taker... Who was the misguided. youth who lost so heavily on the ' back up and forfeit ' table at the races ? Some say it was F., of paget- wearing renown, and I think so, t00... 1s it true, Plymouthites, that the eccentric M, P., last week, unwillingly introduced his tailor to someone's shoemaker ? But why ? Oh ! as is his custom, he allowed his love to get the better of his discretion, and, to prevent him from being a nuisance, a fraternal boot was put in motion as discontinuance persuader. Just so... Sir Joseph Porter, X.C.8., again exhibited his limbs in the Alexandra on Easter Monday night. The embryo scenic artist was about, and seemed to take a more than passing interest in the play. Could anyone explain the reason why?... P., the- young man of fine physique, shonld not be so straight backed. Let him remember that many a young man sacrifices his spine for the love of his country ; and this will well apply to him of fine physique, although he is not a defender of our shores. ..Why does not Mrs , alia.* 'The Girl on the Balcony,' write something with more backbone in it. For instance, couldn't she write a little about her own sex, instead of welting away at dry, every-day events ? Do try, Mrs ! i
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Observer, Volume 8, Issue 435, 23 April 1887, Page 18
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240NEW PLYMOUTH PUNS Observer, Volume 8, Issue 435, 23 April 1887, Page 18
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