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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7979, 7 April 1904, Page 3

Fiji is the only British colony in whioh natives pay their taxes in kind, chiefly ia cocoanuta. The badge worn by the Lord Mayor of London is studded with diamonds to tha value of £120,000. / The oldest building in the world that has been •uninterruptedly "used for church purposes is St Martin's Cathedral at Canterbury. The building was originally created for a church, and has been regularly ueed as a place of religious gatherings for more than 1500 years. v In «. certain Yeomanry regiment there was a private of very small stature, who, to make himself look as big as the rest, had a very tall horse. It was well known that Private Johnson j&ould not mount unassisted, so there was great amusement when one „ day they heard the order: /'Private Johnson, dismount." Private Johnson gave no sign. Again the order was given with a like result. A third time the captain gave the order: "Private Johnson, dismount, but the little private could keep patience no longer, and fairly roared out:— 'Don t be a fool, captain i you know I oant get on ; »ftaW