A Would-be Executor. — An honest fellow dying intestate, left two infants to the care of his brother, requesting him to act as his executor. The latter applied to a man of moderate abilities for advice, who advised him to consult a lawyer. He did so, and the following conversation took place : •' Pray, sir, arc you a civil villain 2" "Do .you intend to insult inc. sir !" " ft is for that purpose I came here. My brother died detested, leaving ' two infidel children, and I wish to know j if I can be their executioner." j In a Bad WiY. — A patient is umloubt- | edly in a bad wny when his disease is acute j and his doctor isn't. Heavy. — How docs a pale ale merchant's brewery resemble one of the wells of Palestine? — Because there he brews drink ; (Hebrews drink).
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Southland Times, Volume 2, Issue 98, 7 October 1863, Page 5 (Supplement)
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140Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 Southland Times, Volume 2, Issue 98, 7 October 1863, Page 5 (Supplement)
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