A MEAN TRICK.
A mean trick at tho expense of a Masterton jeweller is aald to have beeu performed by » smart young brldogroom. He was on the eve of getting married by the registrar, and ho wished to spend as little as poßiible over the ceremony Findfng that a rln.T was necessary, he introduced the blushing brido to the jeweller, bnt no ring cjuld be found to fit. The jeweller thereupon said he would make a ri_g and keeper to measure. In due oourso the young man called for the articles, and being supplied, said he would see whether they fitted accurately. A few hours later the couple were married, and the rings having done duly for the occasion were politely handed back to the jeweller with the Intimation that they did not euit, and the expense was more than the bridegroom found he could afford. The jeweller declares he will not be readily had In the Barao way again, and he Is contemplating the feasibility for the futura of letting out wedding rings on hire.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1775, 24 February 1888, Page 3
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176A MEAN TRICK. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1775, 24 February 1888, Page 3
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