Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You

Observation Post, Volume 1, Issue 3, 5 June 1942, Page 4

Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You

A young Air Force officer, learning his job in Egypt, was working with a sextant to discover his exact position. As they flew high over the Pyramids he suddenly turned to the pilot and shouted: “Take off your hat!” “Why?” the bewildered pilot shouted back. “Because, according to my calculations, we are now in St. Paul’s Cathedral.”

. A recruit got separated from his company and.went up to a man (who hap pened to be the Colonel) and said: Eh, lad, has ta seen owt o’ B ’ Company?” The colonel replied: “Do you know to whom you are speaking?” “I’ve nivver seen thee afore,” was the answer. “Well, I am the colonel. What is your name?’’ “Brown.” “How long have you ween in the Army?” “A few days.” “What is your rank?” “Gunner.” “Well, above you is a lance-bom hardier, then a bombardier, then-a' sergeant, sergeant-major, second-lieuten-ant., lieutenant, captain, major, and then the colonel. Do you understand? j “Aye, I understand, but tha- still hestn’t tolled me if tha’s seen owt o’ ‘B’ Company. <s>«>«> /‘She greeted his. pioposai with the horse-laugh,” reads a passage in a .novelette. She said “neigh” in other words.

Why He Likes Camp. . berg. Kavanagh was comfortably installed ’ in the, pub lounge' when an ,N.Z.A. Gunner rushed in. .‘‘berg., I’ve just seen a burglar creep into your house!” ‘ ‘ Poor chap, ’ ’ said Serg. K. “ Aly wife will think it’s me.

The reason W.A.A.F. ’s “make x the most successful drivers is because they have so much practice keeping undei thirty. N

Errol Flynn had frightful toothache. "What’s the cause of it Errol?” asked Bdr. Douthie. - “Well you know that charming girl at the P.D.C. dance-, ”.’ said Errol. “Yes,” said Bdr. D. 2“ Arid you -know, went on Errol, “that Serg. Still wasn’t going to the dance? Well—he. did! ❖ <s> <s> Towards the end of the Great War an’American, sergeant ordered a darkie soldier, just arrived in France, to enter a dug-out and clean-up any enemy. ■ The negro looked a bit scared, made for the dug-out entrance, and, turning to his comrades, said: “Ef yo sees three or fo’ men cum a runin’ out ob dat hole don’t shoot de fust one!” j SECURITY. ' It is said that many a woman seeks her freedom on the strength of what her husband discloses in his sleep. ; Careless talk costs wives. WHY THRICE New recruit,'on sentry duty for the ! first time, ; challenged ' the C. 0.: I “Halt!” C.O.' stopped but was again i commanded to halt. j “What’s the game?” he asked. “I ■stopped the first time you called ,‘llalt’! ” ' ' New recruit : “I was told to call ‘halt!’ three times and then shoot.”

SERT. W. HARRIS’ LAMENT. Although ’tis but a few short weeks, It seems like years and years, Since last I pressed you to my lips, And brushed away your tears; I’ve tried my utmost to forget, You, that have been so dear, But never will I . cease to love, My dear old glass of beer. P.D.C. BALL. Keep this date in mind 17th June a special event in aid of Prisoner of War Fund. The P.D.C. Social Club present the event of the. season! “Share Your Comforts Ball.’’ Cliff Anderson popular dance band. Excellent supper. And boys don’t forget all the P.D.C. girls are good lookers! Admission is only 6/-. double; single, ladies 3/-,' gents 3/6. P.D.C. Ballroom, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m, Be in. C. 0.: “The evidence shows that you threw a lump of mud at this man.” Gunner Prisoner: “It shows more than that. It shows I ’it ’im!” •

i Meteor.—“Puddin’ Head’’ presents . Judy as the fresh-off-the-cobb-hillbilly owner of a strip of valuable Manhattan reap estate. When officials of the. United States Broadcasting system learn that their skyscraper extends over one ' foot iof Judy’s Judy looms as a menace to big business. With Juy . and her Uncle Lem esconced in their Manhatten “farm” complete with pigs and chickens-and corn, the Nichols family, owners of the United Broadcasting interests, use every means at their control to induce Judy - to sell, ■ ranging from subtle persuasion to -out-and-out coercion, but Judy stands firm,' even when a handsome Russian nobleman is introduced into the situation to work his wiles on her. The mid-week ' double . feature programme is good entertainment. No. • 1: “Bags To Riches,’’ is a thrill packed adventure and - “Mississippi Gambler,” is an action drama with music.