KISSED AND CARESSED.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 87, 24 September 1915, Page 1 (Supplement)

KISSED AND CARESSED.

LIDCOMBE SOLDIER S RETURX

KISS MEN BEFORE THEY GO.

Private Fred. Cununings, who recently returned to Australia from the Dardanelles, was publicly kissed and caressed by a bevy of beautiful girls in the Tewn H:ill at Lidcombe after Alderman Kingsley, Mayor, had welcomed liim and made him a presentation on behalf of the townsfolk.

Mr. W. J. Maunder pointed out that the ladies were singing "We shall cheer you and piss you when you come back again," and that that promise should be redeemed. Almost immediately Pte. Cummings w is surrounded by the girls, and Tie submitted to them with good grace. He said afterwards that the experience blotted out all the unpleasantness lie had bec-n through on the other side. The sacrifice he had made had been well repaid, and ho was going back He urged some of the young men of Lidcombe to return with him, and suggested that the ladies show their practical appreciation before the men left. That might greatly encourage recruiting. Pte. J. Stocks, who was n.so to hive shared the favours of the girl.-, found their rush too much, and 1 ought shy.