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Observer, Volume XXIX, Issue 35, 15 May 1909, Page 24

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Clos.— Will think it over. H, W.— Facts noted. May comment later. Apollo— Apollo be hanged ! Are you Vassall Cox in disguise ? J. Pen.— Please call. The office bull -dog hasn't had a square meal for weeks. Josh —Just missed the 'bus by a fraction of an inch Try to cultivate a lighter style B. W (Dargaville). — Heave the facts along. And be careful that they are facts, will you ? H. Bamsay.— Although not an infringement of the laws of the game, it is a breach of etiquette. Lover of Progress.— We have no " down " on Mr Hamer, but -'by their works ye shall know them.' Naumai —Engagement notices must be signed by some responsible party, otherwise they are consigned to the w.p.b sepulchre. J. J B. (Te Aroha). — Judging from your effusions, you have been swallowing too much mineral water. Try a pint or two (two if possible) of prussic acid. Pym (Paeroa)— We submitted yrur reputed verses to two duly qualified medical gentle men. and they are quite willing to sign a ceitificate of insanity. Will you kindly come along and get it?

She : " Clarence, just think of it ! Five weeks from to-day, and we shall be married." He : " \\'e\\, let's be ha while we may."

" Sir," began the spokesman of a working-man's deputation, " 1 have been asked to introduce this deputation. We want shorter hours — — " "All right," replied the employer ; "we will begin at onee — to-morrow the dinner-hour will be reduced to ■three-quarters. ' '