Some lunatic has forwarded the following: —Mr. Editor,—Can you tell mo why is the Emperor of liussia like a bons vivant ? D'ye give it it ?—Because he has frequently helped himself to the best part of the Turkey, and cannot keep his hands oft the Port(e). A close-fisted man invited a friend to dinner, and provided only two mutton chops. Upon removing the cover, he said, "My friend, we have a Lenton entertainment, you see your dinner before you." Taking the chops upon his own plate, his friend replied, "Yes, but where is your dihnej?"
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Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 275, 10 March 1877, Page 2
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95Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 275, 10 March 1877, Page 2
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