The fireman's ways. are. somewhat crude, Although not absolutely rude. He conies and wakes you in the night, And telte you that your room's alight; Then hurries with you down the stair, Before you've time to brush your hair; And while you shiver in the road. He calmly waters your abode.
W. Percy, the ex-Pollard comedian, joined'the "High Jinks" Company in England, and was playing Dr.' Thorne, a part which Alfred Frith played here a few weeks ago. Percy secured his release from the London Hippodrome to join the musical comedy show, and has signed on for two years. Mr and Mrs Percy "have taken up house" in London, and living close by is another old Pollard favourite in May Beattv (Mrs Edward' kauri).
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Observer, Volume XXXVII, Issue 34, 28 April 1917, Page 9
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124Untitled Observer, Volume XXXVII, Issue 34, 28 April 1917, Page 9
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