Clippings from the Comics.

Manawatu Herald, 23 July 1892, Page 3

Clippings from the Comics.

(From Judy.)

Neatly Framed. — If a jockey '• looks a picture " in his gold jacket and cords, he is clearly at his best on horseback, because he is then a picture mounted— though some might say he is always ready for hanging.

A sweep that cleans you out effectually — A Derby sweep.

Why do people go to betting offices? Because they know no better. •

(From Pick-Me-Up.)

Irrefutable Logic— Tommy (to little sister) : You must give me the largest half of the apple, Mautlie,

because mamma saya we mustn't be greedy* Faint Praise.— Lady : And how is your master getting on, gardener, with the part of your territory he has undertaken to keep in order? — Gardener : Well, ma'am, I can't say as 'ow 'e's done much mischief as yet.

A Publican's Wit. -Mr Boniface (to a customer) : Ah 1 1 made a great mistake in life, I did. I ought to have been a barrister.— The Customer : Dear me 1 Did you study the law, then ?— Mr B. : No ; but look how often I'm called to the bar !

Kind-hearted Gentleman (to persistent 'beggar) : Come to morrow. I have nothing for you to-day. — Mendicant : Just my luck. Always have to give you credit. Can't you stump up an instalment ?"

There are few towns in England but what can boast of a paper of some sort, either weekly or daily. We know of one little place, however, which is rather unique in this respects The young men go to press, and the maidens come out in

print.