CRAPE FOR SECOND WIFE.

Western Star, 31 March 1911, Page 6

CRAPE FOR SECOND WIFE.

The pride of birthplace is good luggage to carry across the world. It is a stronger bond than any Freemasonry, and an incentive and consolation that help to fight the wanderer’s battles. From the memories of the “lone shieling on the misty island,” impulses go forth that cannot be measured to the building of Empire and the consolidation of its ties.—“ Pall Mall Gazette.” EXPLAINED. “Amelia !” said a stern father' offering to his daughter a letter which she had accidentally dropped on the stairs, “who wrote this and sent it to you ?” “It is from Mr. Johnson,” answered the girl, with embarrassment. “Indeed, miss 1 And what are all those crosses at the foot?” “Oh ! those are slurs, father,” c; plained poor Amelia. “Mr. Jobnso l is teaching mo. astronomy.” FUR FREEDOM’S SAKE. “Bobby, old man, what a shocking had lat you’ve got on ! Isn’t it about time you bought a new one ?” “Not yet a bit, my boy. I intend retaining my freedom as long as 1 can.” “Freedom ! What do you mean ?” “Just this, old chap. My wife assures me that she won’t go out with me again til! I get a new hat, and I mean her to wait a bit longer.” “Mamma, may we play at keeping store in here ?” “Yes, but you must be very, verj quiet.” "Well,” said the wise Tommy, “well pretend we advertise. 11 .