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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16737, 19 May 1922, Page 11

A well-known ventriloquist. slr Prince, at a certain charity fetc had a curious experience Being recognised, lie was asked to oblige with a specimen ol his art. and accordingly ho took his stand beneath a huge oak tree and, peering up into the foliage, called nut . “ \oinig man. what arc you doing up there? ' “1 an’t doin’ nothin’, mister, ' a childish voice faltered. “.[ jes* climbed up to see tlie fun.” 51i Prince was amazed, for, of course, be had no idea that there was really anrono up the tree. Buo lie was equal to 1 the occasion Still peering up lie waited for the applause tn subside, then said. '' TVill vou behave vouhself. boy. if I let you stay?” “ Oh. ‘yes, mister—sure,” said the frightened little voice, and again there was frantic applause. “TV oil. stay then. But hold on tight.” “ Oh, I will, mister.” Renewed applause. “Don't fall!” “ No, sir!” Then this base oonspir*itor turned t«, his audience and smiled and bowed.