BY THE WAY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18010, 22 November 1926, Page 9

BY THE WAY.

SOME REFLECTIONS AND COLLECTIONS. (By One of the Boys). To-day's popular song hit:—“Thelma, pretty maiden, are there any more at home like you?’’ They bought the crystal set for the children., all the time they feared the kiddies would squabble over who should have the 'phones. That point was soon decided. The trouble now is: Who shall have the phones—Mum or Dad ? The Sunday broadcasting of church services is bound to be popular. Nonchurch goers are now able to find fault with the sermons just as well as those who go there. That is for the men. And when television comes, the ladies will be able to, criticise the hats, and after that no one will need to go, except the newly-hatted. » k We had tea last night at the Jones's. Mr and Mrs Jones always give me the impression that they both realise they have married beneath them. “D'you think I ought to tell Reggie about my past?” “Oh. not yet dear,” said her best friend. “Keep it for the long winter evenings.” « sc If all these people that eat at board-ing-houses were put at one long table, they would reach. :: “Are mine the only lips you ever kissed?” “Yes, darling, and the nicest.” Feeling worse, are you? f Yes, thank you, doctor. It is a guilty feeling that makes the waiter present the check face down. M ti Fish is brain food. Think of the knowledge required to open a tin of sardines. “You don’t mean to say that you like Auckland?” “I do.” “Goodness gracious! Where do you live?” “Auckland?” !*! 3 Fond Father (to daughter) : Dear, I am happy to announce that young Timson has asked for your hand. Daughter: But, papa, I don’t want to leave mamma. “Don’t let that bother you. You can take her with £OU.’ In the women's column, “Sponging a costume.” The last time the tailor sent his collector round he had a few words to say about that. In a boxing tournament what is the difference between the loser and the ■winner? The loser cracks hearty under the hearty cracks of the winner.