A CYCLONE INCIDENT.
A stranger was about to register in a New York hotel when he took off bis hat, disclosing the fact that he was as bald as a water-melon. ‘ From the West ?’ asked the clerk. The man nodded. Then the clerk pointed to the guest’s bald head and inquired : — ‘ Indians?' • No,’ replied the stranger. • Mother-in-law ?’ • No.’ • Barber’s preventive ?’ •No.’ • Cyclone ?’ • Yes, by gosh ! Pard, yer the first chap whatever struck it right. Let’s liquor.’
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XXV, 20 June 1896, Page 738
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76A CYCLONE INCIDENT. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XXV, 20 June 1896, Page 738
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