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Shannon News, 2 June 1924, Page 3

“What, did George give you?” asked a farmer of Mr R, Farley, who was canvassing at the sale on behalf of tlie Wanganui Agricultural' Association’s stock drive. “Three rams, n dog', -and two sacks of potatoes,” came the -prompt reply. i

“Virtue has it-s own reward,” quoted a pleasant-faced motorist to three small country boys on a recent- Sunda v afternoon a‘few miles north of Mas ter ton (says an exchange). He had pulled up to repair a, puncture, and his steaming radiator brought- the bovs from a nearby farmhouse with a billy of- water, for which they were rewarded with sixpence each. The next Sunday was a lean one; a few cars purred peacefully past, so the following -Sunday Yo-ung New jZea.kand had an inspiration, and a few staples placed upright in the dust brought, the first, ear up with a. bang. When the small fry' appeared from behind a neighbouring hedge they were horrified to find that they had bagged ‘ a.' red-faced neighbour, '