Parenthical Remarks.

Free Lance, Volume IV, Issue 209, 2 July 1904, Page 16

Parenthical Remarks.

A well-known Wellmgtonian One dark night last week Went to the cellai with a match In search of a gas leak. (He found it.) John Jones by curiosity (The papers state) was goaded, He squinted m his old shotgun To see if it was loaded. (It was.) A man in Auckland stopped to watch A patent cigar clipper; He wondered if his fingea- was Not quicker than the nipper. (It wasn't.) A Ohristchurch man read that the human eyes Of hypnotism wei c full; He went to see if it would work Upon an angry bull (It wouldn't.)

The Te Ai o Old Boys' Association are excellent hands at keeping old friendships warm. At their recent social the spirit of camaraderie was much in evidence. Agi eat deal of credit is due to the committee, the secretary (Mr. Arthur Petherick), and to his co-worker Mr. G. McArthur, treasurer) for the success of the gathering Toasts were "The King," and the "Old School." A very excellent programme of songs, conjuimg, gramophone selections, and mimicry was gone through, and the accompaniments were ably played by Mr. A. Taylor. We have received from Grabham, Limited, wholesale stationers, etc., a copy of a very useful sheet map of Wellington Oity, which they have just issued from the press. It shows the routes of the electric trams, the principal public buildings, and will be found a great convenience to business men and the public generally. The price is only sixpence.