HAPPY MOMENTS

Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1931, Page 8

HAPPY MOMENTS

When Luck is Unlucky. “J have no luck with women.” “Lucky fellow!” The Ho-hum Life. Uncle: And what ’s your ambition, Bobby? Bobby: I ain’t got any. I just want to lie a Vice-President. Musical Haberdgshery. Sunday morning the choir will have special music and tile sermon will be “Spiritual Stock Taking.” Top Card. The Girl: 1 should think you’d feel as happy as a king when you’re in the air. Aviator: Happier. I’m, an ace. A Ready Reckoner. Rescued Man: You have saved my life and 1 could gladly give you a shilling, but .1 have only a two-shil-ling piece. Rescuer: Never mind. Jump in again. Just Duck the Squirrels. Don’t worry if your job is small, And your rewards are few; Remember that the .mighty oak Was once a nut like you. Warm Argument. “But, madam, you have no claim. Your husband did not insure his life; he took out a policy against fire.” “That’s what 1 claim. He has . been cremated.” Knows His Croquettes. Hubby: I can’t eat this stuff. Young Bride: Never mind, dear. 1 have some lovely recipes for making up left-overs. Hubby: In that case I’ll eat it now. Thorny Crop. Little Willie bad gone to bring the kittens in. ’His father, hearing a shrill meowing, called out: “Don’t hurt the kittens, Willie.” “Oh, no,” said Willie. “I’m carrying them very carefully by the stems.” Born for Big Business. Tommy: Nurse, did you say you would kiss me if 1 were good all day? Handsome Nurse,: Yes, dear, and so I will now'. Tommy: No, nurse. I have sold the kiss to my big brother for a shilling.