HUMOUR

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 25, 30 January 1937, Page 9 (Supplement)

HUMOUR

Pocketed. The tourist had just finished looking over the historic castle. ‘•We've made a stupid mistake," he said to the butler. “I tipped his lordship instead of you." “That's awkward," declared the butler. “I’ll never get it now." Market Minded “You both seem to be happy. Have you much in common!"

Campus Chat **l hear you were flunked for calling the dean a fish." “I didn’t call him a fish. I just said, “That’s our dean' real fast."

Consoling A violin and piano recital was in progress, and the music being played called for a number of solo efforts by the violinist. During one of these, a dear lady leaned forward and poked the youngster at the piano with her umbrella. “Never mind," she whispered. “I expect he’ll play something you know \n a minute!" —Tit-Bits.

Reticent Patriots. An American staying in a London hotel was introduced to au Aberdouian who asked him: “An what rountry do you belong tae?" M The greatest country in the world!" replied the American. “Man! so dae I," replied Sandy, “but you dinua speak like a Scotchman.—Grit.

Carrying Out Instructions. The Mayor pressed a button on his desk, and the office boy entered. “Here," said Ifis Honour, “are a number of directions telling us how tor un our city. See tluft every one is carried out." And the office boy, gathering them all in a big waste basket, did so.