There is a forcible way of teaching manners in Russian-trains. One day a traveller persisted in smoking when asked to stop, and when it had l>ecli made clear to him that he was violating the law. Finally the guard came in with a judn-e, who happened to be n. passenger. '■ Tho judge placed his chain of office round his neck, held a court, and fined the offender 30 roubles (about.£3) on the spot. ''■■ Tommy: "Papa, what is a monologueP" Tommy's Papa: "A monologue, uiy son, is a conversation a woman carries onwith her husband*'*
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1412, 12 April 1912, Page 6
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94Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1412, 12 April 1912, Page 6
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