NOT THE POINT.
It is an old saying that ‘ no thief e'er felt the halter draw with good opinion of the law,’ and it is quite as true that no one ever failed to pass an examination without regarding the questions put as badly chosen and injudicious. A candidate who had failed in the civil service examinations was exceedingly critical of the system. ‘l’m not ashamed to be unable to answer such foolish questions,’lie said, ‘especially with such high personal recommendations as 1 had !’
Ladies, for afternoon tea use Aulsebrook’s Oswego Biscuits; a perfect delicacy. (Aiivt.l
‘ORB’ CORRUGATED IRON is the best iron manu factored, it has no equal.—Airv’T.
The New High Arm Davis Yertieal Feed is acknowledged by experts to bo the most perfect Sewing Machine the world has vet seen.—Aim.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume VIII, Issue 26, 27 June 1891, Page 118
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132NOT THE POINT. New Zealand Graphic, Volume VIII, Issue 26, 27 June 1891, Page 118
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