MrOß[- $f: Clnpcott, the Government Insunance lecturer, concluded an nddnsg at Wpipawa recently ia the following terms :— Gentlemen, I know that m spite of -nil riiy fffortß to enliven it by introducing anr^lotes of the more amusing characters I have met, my iectarehas been dry. And I also know that some of my audience will revive themneJvps presently by ordering some refreshments at the bars. When thoy are holding up their glasses and making theirtoasts, don't let them bbv " Her* s luckf'for there's no luck coming oot of those glasses. Don't let them pay ** Here's to you " fof there's no meaning m that. Don't let them say " Heres fortune/f or there's no fortune coming. Bot rather let them say, •• Here goes on« "day's. osmium on a policy worth £40Ci!" This brought down the house, everyone feeling the value of the «d---▼ice."'
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1702, 7 May 1886, Page 3
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