BY THE WAY.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 925, 21 November 1933, Page 5

BY THE WAY.

Some Collections and Reflections. BY ONE OF THE BOYS. A boy gave up his job because he was asked to sweep the office. Quite right; this is a married man’s job, In the attempts to stem the armaments race we hear of grave discussions. Very significant. With all these uncleared-up mysteries, there is a growing fear that our police force is in-solve-nt. “ What proof have we from the Bible, that it is not lawful to have more than one wife?" “ Because it says no man can serve two masters." . M 5? 55 Wife: Darling, the new maid has burned the bacon and eggs. Would you be satisfied with a couple 61 kisses for breakfast? Hubby: Sure, bring her in. 55 55 55 At a school treat a small boy was demolishing so many cakes that his young lady teacher became apprehensive. At length she said to the nipper, “Have you never rcai. in a book what to eat and drink and what to avoid?" “IJo, mum," repl' J the lad. “ There’s no need of books. I eat all I can, drink all I can, and avoid bustin’." 55 55 55 The policeman on point duty was having a busy time. In the midst of it he saw a dear old lady looking across at him, so he held up a bus, four cars, a motor-cycle or two, and two loaded vans. The dear old lady crossed to him, and he bent his head to hear her request. ** Do you know, officer,” she whispered, “ the number on your collar is the number of my favourite hymn?, ”