BY THE WAY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19269, 5 January 1931, Page 8

BY THE WAY.

some collections and reflections. (By One of the Boys.) Ivnows no Bounds—A kangaroo with rheumatism. Quieter Gardens—Because one does not now hear the grass “moan” so much during the dry spell. A pathetic picture: A young policeman counting his clierrv stones — “Helmet, shako; helmet, shako; helmet . . .” It is stated that Coleridge trout are better than Taupo. Coleridge, also, has good electric eels. Who wiil be next Chief Scout? It is understood Mr Archer is being nominated, as a Chief Scout cannot also be Mayor of Christchurch. “Miss Copplestone swam 33i miles down the Waikato ...” It is under stood she has received several catalogues from motor-boat firms. Jimmy had been sent to bed by his mother for using a swear word. When his father came home she sent him to punish the boy. “I’ll teach him to swear! ” he roared, and started up the stairs. He tripped on the top step—and even his wife held her ears for a few moments. “You’d better come down now,” she called up after the air had cleared somewhat. “He’s had enough for his first lesson.”