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Southern Cross, Volume 2, Issue 8, 26 May 1894, Page 11

It is supposed that a hen lays an egg because she can’t stand it on end. His name was Appel, hers was Peach; But at the altar-stair All men and women did agree They made a handsome Pair. Brace : “ I wish you would let me ha ve a sovereign for a week.” Bag-ley : “ Certainly, old man ; take the sovereign you owe me and keep it for another week.” In the Tunnel.—Simon Weathyrby (on his first trip along from LogrNat to fellow passenger: “Say, mh.-'r, I’s never in a kentry whar nig-ht come on ez sudden ez it do here.” Son: “ Father, why do they call preachers doctois of divinity?” Father (of the old school) : “ Because so many preachers doctor their own divinity to suit their own ideas.” Tramp (piteously) : “ Please help a poor cripple.” Kind old gentleman (handing him some money: “Bless me ! why, of course. How are you crippled, my poor fellow P” Tramp (pocketing the money) : “Financially", sir.” Wife (with a determined air) : I want to see that letter.” Husband : “ What letter ?” Wife : the one you just opened. I know by the handAvriting that it is from a woman, and you turned pale when you read it. I will see it! Give it to me, sir!” Hxisband : “Here it is. It’s your milliner’s bill.”