PASSING THE TIME

Hokitika Guardian, 9 May 1931, Page 3

PASSING THE TIME

Pull Up Another Blanket. Northerner: What’s that white Huffy stuff you re picking?” “That, s. li, w.i.i oe mol when yo wear it next winter in the No in. For Doormat Husbands. A judge declares that home life needs Co-operation —who’ll deny il? ‘Tis hard to bring the h.-eoii home And then to have to uy it. No Dog Needed. “It’s time to get dog licenses again. You keep a dog, don t you ? ’ “No. If we hear a noise in the night, we bark ourselves.”

Try a Five-pound Iron Cross. Airs. A. (with • newspaper) • Its says here that cooks ale oiten decorated in France. Air A.:l sometimes feel like crowning the one we’ve got. No Flowers. Old Customer: What’s become of that assistant you had, Mr Parks? Not do. unct, I hope. Grocer: That he lias, mum; with every penny e’ could lay bis hinds on. Better Quit. A bishop had been speaking with some feeling about the use of cosmetics by girls. “The more experience I have of lipstick,” he. declared warmly, “the more distasteful 1 find it.”

Why, Look Who’s Here! Overheard at the station hotel: “Beastly treacherous things these fogs—lost my way coming off the train last night, and the next thing t knew 1 was at home.” Toot! Blank! Dash! Toot! Lady (at busy corner): Isn’t it wonderful how :i single policeman ran clam tlie. flow of traffic? Her Escort: Yes. but y u should hear some of the motorists that are held up.