Our Funny Page

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 7, 17 February 1909, Page 74

Our Funny Page

“Algy will never marry you. He is otAv flirting.” “Well, why did you tell me? Now you’ve queered the flirtation.”

Mrs. Kwcerv: “Hosv did vou lose vonr limb, mv poor man? Did a shark get it?” Bin Topsel: “Not eggsactly, mum. He only got most o’ what I got frum the Jtailway comp'ny that got it.”

The Growler (to wood <. ..er): “Say, sweetheart, do you think you’d get along any better if 1 brought you the nail filet”

GOOD ADVICE. Fond Mother: Now, Willie, fly straight to school, and be careful that you are not run over by an aeroplane.

THE RETURN. Tourist: “My physician advises me to mcate where I may have the benefit of the south wind. Does it blow here?” landlord: “Aly! but your fortunate in coming to just the right place! Why, the south wind always blows here.” Tourist: “Always? Why, it seems to be blowing from the north now.” Landlord: “Oh, it may be coming from that direction, but it's the south wind. It’s just coming back, you know.”

AN ADVANCE GUARD. Irate Mother—“'What you got stuffed in your pants?” .Son—“A book called, ’Home Protection.’ ”

THE HEATHEN CHINEE. Is it any wonder that we abhor the Chinaman? He has sueeesfully acquired the much-hated cigarette habit, robbed the faithful washerwoman of her- honourable profession, and now, “bad luck to -him!” he even deprives the miserable clothesline of its duties.

SUCH A GOOD BOY! Willie—“ Huh! You always read about good little boys. Anyway, 1 never make any noise running down stairs like other fellows-” Sister—“ Pooh! That isn’t true.” Willie—-“It is so. 1 always slide down the bannister.”