Amusing Matrimonial ease heard at a far North court the -other day. The wife, a hard-featured, middle-aged woman, -wanted a separation order because she - objected to her husband smoking about the- house, The magistrate smiled. “You object to smoking about the house-?” he asked. “Can't abear it,” replied the lady. • “But,” continued his Worship, “if -a working man is not to smoke in his own house, after tea, where is he to smoke?” “There-s the fowl house,” replied the applicant (Laughter). “Yes,” said the magistrate significantly, “and Ithere’is the public-house—don’t drive him here.” Turning to the husband h e asked : “What kind of tobacco do you smoke?” ' “Black plug,” war, - the reply. “Rather strong stuff” said his worship, with another smile. “Why not try the toasted New Zealand? Your wife couldn’t bhject to that. Its full of. frapgranee. Go home. No order.” The magistrate gave valuable advice. Toasted tobacco is the best. Practicaljly no nicotine in it. Four brands only: Riverhead Gold, Navy Cut No. 3, Cavendish, and Cut Plug No. 10.—Advl. .
Xatnral eo'onr of hair restored by using liaol■ •■ I Hair Tonic. T* not a I t•* in or dye. 3s 6d \V. E. Williams, Chemist.— Advl,
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Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1932, Page 7
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