THEY SAY

Observer, Volume XXXI, Issue 8, 5 November 1910, Page 7

THEY SAY

—That judging by the Peter Bowling case, tbe role of martyr isn't one to be sneered at.

—That, if the " Herald" isn't on the permanent free list of the Sugar Company, it ought to be. ,

—That the ceremony of voting for that Anglican Bishop was more exciting than appeared on the surface.

—That public opinion leans to the idea that the tower is going to spoil the whole appearance of the Town Hall.

—That two old salts are now sheer hulks like Tom Bowling. One is Jack Kneen and the other is " Old Salt " of the " Star."

—That William Richajdson ought to go and see that " drop of water" film at the Opera House. It might convert him.

—That the loafers on the water front will sadly miss the humorous officer on the Inca when the latter sails away to Yaukeeland.

—That Maud wouldn't come into Auckland's Anglican Garden of Eden. He must have heard there were a few serpents about.

—That there has been considerable uplifting of the eyebrows over the action of the Drainage Board in returning that contract deposit..

—That Mr A. Keyes, of Birkenhead, is to be away from Auckland for some four months. The question is, can Auckland survive this fearful loss ?

—That some local pigeons are thinning seriously of flying away to the Bullfinch rush in Western Australia. They stand a good chance of losing their feathers if they do.

—That the Harbour Board's Bill provides for only one Government nominee on the Auckland Board. Now, which is it to be: Jack Eneen or W. J. Napier?

—That the "Star's" Freddie Baxter is complaining that meetings of tbe Grey Lynn Borough Council are not half so exciting as they used to be. Why is this thus ?

—That the next polar expedition will take place at the end of next year. A voyage to the poll by candidates for Parliament. Some of them are bound to strike a heavy frost.

—That Captain Scott says he and bis men want to be let alone. to go about their business. Probably they do, but that won't keep the local snobocracy from chasing them.

—That if the Government established tbe beet- sugar industry, and installed Paul Hansen as general manager, Lollipop Pbilson would indeed have cause to tremble, sweet and all as Paul is.

—That the cover of "Hansard* bears the inscription " Parliamentary Debates." Judging by the language that has been used this session, the title ought to be altered to "Unparliamentary Debates." '

—That the men working on tbe new Post Office have been trying hard to persuade Maurice O'Connor to do the aeroplane act on those big cranes, Bat Maurice, with recollections of the (all of that " statoo," looks coldly on the proposal.

-That Jim Wtfgley, of { Waihi, daring his recent visit to town, had a desperate time trying to dodge people who sought to congratulate him on bis alleged conversion by Dr Henry.

—That Lollipop Pbilson look* upon .the beet sugar proposals as a mere .. case of beetiug the air. —That a fresh lot of Jaipees will , soon be ordering their visiting cards. Let us hope for the best.

—That at least one innocent-looking little newspaper.runner is an adept at the confidence trick.

' —That the Lani Bill is certainly an annual, but cannot by any means be called a hardy one. . .- :

—That the case of J. J. Meikle has again cropped up in the House. Some bogeys seem to be indeed hard to lay.

—That the employees in the Harbour Board Office find it a terribly strenuous job checking that tide gauge.

i—-That the lady life savers are being taught bow to save life by mere men instructors. This is a job that should be rushed.

—That the South Pole expedition is taking a ton and a-half of New Zealand butter with it. They must be after tbe greasy pole.

—That the procreds of the labour Day Carnival didn't prove sufficient to purchase even one brick for that proposed trades ball.

—That the " penny-for-theguy" has been conspicuous by his absence this year, and no grown-ups have shed tears over his demise.

—That faith-healing is making great strides in England. If the craze spreads out here, the B.M.A. will have to hurry up and ostracise it.

—That Canon Stuart of the Anglican Missioners is, at the time of writing, tipped in many quarters as the next Anglican Bishop of Auckland.

—That Frank Whittaker has taken on bowls at Devonport Here's a chance for the ladies to entangle Frank in the dangerous meshes of croquet.

—That Charley Pbilpott now considers that agricultural pursuits are a great deal more peaceful and profitable than the delirious joys of city life.

—That Wanganui has not yet decided how to celebrate the double win of its band at Ballarat. What about putting up a statue to each bandsman?

—That the termination of tbe cooks and waiters social at the "stiff un " was one of the most exciting events of the year. How did Longtom enjoy it?

—That A. J. Entrican complaintthat J. H. Bradney wants to have an intimate knowledge of Harbour Board matters. Now this is very wrong of Mr Bradney.

—That there is urgent necessity for the Government to introduce a Bill for tbe limitation of the size of ladies' hats. It would co»t them the women's vote, but no matter.

—That, according to Tom Wilford, corsets are conducive to madness in women. We know that the liuge hats now being worn by the ladies are conducive to madness in men.

—That, with £1,000 a-year, a palatial buggy and pony, a free pass on the cars, and a beautiful municipal mansion at 30a a-week, City Engineer Bush has got one of the most desirable billets going.

—That a worker on the new Strand Arcade won £5,000 on " Tatta " last week, and on receipt of the glad tidings went on with his work as usual. There was. a hotel on each side of him, too.

—That the " Star" was a bit premature in labelling its photo of the Rev. Maud "the new Bishop of Auckland." The "Twinkler's"frantic desire to be up-to-date frequently causes it to fall in.

—That Wilfred Ratbbone has been protesting, in the "Star," against women eating chocolates while at the theatre. The ladies are now wondering when Wilfred is going to object about their escorts going oat to see a man about a dog. ' A