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Waikato Independent, Volume XXXI, Issue 2448, 5 March 1931, Page 7

“Is bottled beer a food or a drug?” inquired Mr T. E. Maunsell at the Magistrate’s Court in Blenheim the oilier day during the hearing of a case brought under the Foods and Drugs Act. “It just depends,” said Mr F. F. Reid, “on how one views the prohibition question, but the legislature, iu its wisdom, has decided that beer is a food.”, As counsel resumed his seat there emanated from the back of the Court noises interpretable as indications of popular commendation of the decision of Parliament.

No Alternative. Angus had been engaged to his lass for a few years. They then decided that they were not suited for one another, and would break off the engagement. Jennie had grown, though, and she could not remove the ring from her finger to return it to him. When she told him of this, he turned to her. "Ah, wool, Jenny lass, we better get married the noo.”

His Hope. Wife: “The doctor said at once that I needed a stimulant. Then he asked to see my tongue.” Husband (alarmed): “Ivood heavens! I do hope he didn’t give you a stimulant for that, dear!” A More Delicate Flavour. The Ncwgolds had been entertaining neighbours, and one of the latter remarked: “What splendid cutlery you have.’* “Yes,” said Mrs Newgold, “all our knives are stainless. I always think they ’as a more delicate flavour than the stained ones! ”