ONE FOR THE RECRUIT
The old reservist was out with the new squad of recruits on musketry exercise, range-finding, etc. Pointing out a large house and giving the range, he asked if any of them could pick out any details about the house. "Yes," answered one glibly. "There is a small well in the garden, some lumps of coal in a heap, and a birdcage in the front window." "Well, my lad," said the sergeant, "you have remarkable eyesight. What's your name and number? How is it you can see so well at that distance?" "Oh," replied the recruit, "that's where I'm billeted, sergeant."
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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 125, 24 December 1915, Page 4 (Supplement)
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104ONE FOR THE RECRUIT Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 125, 24 December 1915, Page 4 (Supplement)
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