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Western Star, Issue 1969, 8 December 1894, Page 1 (Supplement)

Mbs. Upton Flattb ; “ What are you dusting the furniture with, Bridget ?” Bridget ; “ Wiv ther dust pan, mum, what °ise ?” Sewing societies are such talkative insti« tutions because the members talk sew. A merchant, having heard that women had proved very successful bill collectors, hired a young lady to do his dunning. She went out at nine o’clock and returned at half-past eleven, saying she had received an offer of marriage from the first gentleman she called upon, and guessed she would give up the business. “What have you got in the shape of oranges 2” “ Only round ones, sir I” • t Young man : “ Will you give assent to my marriage with your daughter, sir ?” Old man (firmly) : “ No, sir ; not a cent.” Bachelor’s Logic : “ Marriage is a lot- I teryl lotteries are illegal; therefore,! simply obey the law by keeping single I” Bobby (thoughtfully) : “ Pa?” Father (irascibly): “ Yaas, what 5a it ?" Bobby : “Do you think I’ll be as cross as you when I grow un?"