Not Likely.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 26 June 1914, Page 8

Not Likely.

A Scotsman was strolling through the market-place in Glasgow one day, and close at his heels followed the faithful collie. Attracted by a fine display of shell and other fish, the Scot stopped to admire, perhaps to purchase. The dog stood by, gently wagging its tail, while its master engager! the fishmonger in conversation. Unfortunately for the dog, its tail dropped for a moment over a big basketful of fine, live lobsters. Instantly one of the largest lobsters snapped its claws on the tail and the surprised collie dashed off through the market, yelping its pain, while the lobster hung on grimly, though dashed violently from side to side. The fishmonger for a moment was Speechless with indignation, then, turning to his prospective customer, he bawled :— "Mon, mon ! Whustle on yer (log-—whustle on yer dog !" "Hoots, mon," returned the other, complacently, "whustle on yer lobster."

Russian farmers hold an average of 27 acres to each fainilv.