A devoted “ better half ” who has it all her own way says that a good matrimonial firm is one that consists of three-quarters wife and one-quaater husband. “ Are you asleep, dearest ? ’ “ Yes, mamma, and the doctor particularly said that I needn’t be waked to take my medicine.” (Snores.)—-Punch. At the luncheon hour, Jellaby Postlethwaite enters a pastry-cook’s and calls for a glass of water, into which he puts a fresh cut lily, and loses himself in contemplation thereof. Waiter : “ Shall I bring you anything else ?” Jellaby Postlethwaite : “ Thanks, no ! I have all I require, and shall soon have done !”—PunchTTSJE BAEDSLEY’S PEIZE PALE SOAP—because it will stand any test. H. EXLEY, ri ENEEAL CAEEIEE, FOEWAEDING Ur and EEOEIYING AGENT, TIMAEU. Expresses meet all Trains North and South. All orders promptly attended to.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2364, 14 October 1880, Page 4
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132Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 South Canterbury Times, Issue 2364, 14 October 1880, Page 4
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