Considerable latitude was allowed two parties to a maintenance ease in the Dunedin Police Court (says the “LStar’'). They both had a broad Scotch accent, and insisted on arguing tho point between themselves whenever opportunity arose. For a start the husband objected to the wife using a middle name. There seemed to be some justification when the name was divulged as "Divine.” On the other hand, the wife declared that her husband was no good to anyone: she had tried him for ten years. “How long have you been married?” asked the magistrate of tho man. “Oh, Lord, I couldn’t tell; its getting on for the unlucky number thirteen, anyhow,” was the reply, whereupon His Worship suggested that the ill-luck might he on the wife’s side.
Support Nation with character building goods comprising ‘GOLDEN RULE” Soap, “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Helo, "KEEP SMILING” Floor Polish and “GOLDEN RULE” Candles. —Win Perry and Co., Ltd., wholesale distributers.
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1923, Page 2
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154Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 Hokitika Guardian, 21 June 1923, Page 2
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