Clippings from the Comics.
# (From Judy.) That way madness lies.— Cousin Jones (of London): Golf is all the rage now, Mac. Don't yon think I should go in for it ? It would brace me up. — Mac Tee: Dinna, man, Jock ! Oh, dinna dao that ! It's joost perfec' insanity ! Sin' I myself took ta gonf, I've neglectit ma family, I've neglectifc ma buseeuess, and — (in a tragic whisper) - 1 whiles even dinna gang ta the kirk ! Badinage.—" You will be glad to. hear," said the parish drunkard, " that I have formed a good resolution. I have made up mind that for the futur? I will forswear Scotch whisky." "I am very glad to hear it," replied the City missionary." " Yes,*' continued the reprobate, " I have given up Scotch. I find that Irish suits my constitution better." Then they grappled. He scored. A very thin man was once saying nasty thing 3to a very fat one. "HI were as fat as you, said he, " I'd go and hang myself !" " In the event of my taking your advice," retorted the fat man, " I'd use you for a rope ! "
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Manawatu Herald, 26 January 1893, Page 3
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185Clippings from the Comics. Manawatu Herald, 26 January 1893, Page 3
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