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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 311, 17 December 1936, Page 3

They Took M.P.’s Tronseu SENT HIM BACK TO CAMP DRESSED IN A REINDEER SKIN A Laplander loves trousers. He'll exchange all the venison in the world for an honest-to-goodness pair; he’ll give you as many skins as you wish for an old pair of socks; and as for bread and jam—he is .your slave for life it he thinks you have any. These illuminating details were brought back to London from Lapland by the 120 schoolboy members of an expedition. The expedition, led by Surgeon-Com-mander Murray Levick, R.N., and organised by the Public Schools Exploration Society, reached London after seven weeks of “roughing it.”

Boys brought back birds and insects for the British Museum—and stories lor envious chums. Best was of Mr E. H. Keeli ALP. for Twickenham and one of the assistant leaders. According to one of the boys, Mr Keeling was met by a tribe of Laplanders. They took a great liking to liis trousers —and he had to part with them. He returned to camp in a reindeer •kin. A big thrill in camp was when three iveary Finns were chased into camp by Soviet soldiers, and a Red ’plane flew iver trying to find them. They had been five days on the run ind had lived on berries. The expedition was in wireless eomnunication every night with the Ad miralty. They marched into country where vegetation ceased, they saw the Northern Lights from 2,47 a feet, and seniors marched through 220 miles of rough country carrying all their kit, instruments and food.

Bomb Hurled at Dancers l

MAN GRABS IT, FLINGS IT OUT OF BALLROOM When a bomb was hurled into the jailroom Suring a dance given by 400 Doinmunist youths at Vienne, 1 rance, me of thb dancers grabbed the smoking jomb, and, ' pushing his partner aside, threw it out of the window. French police are now hunting tor a lumber of men who committed the outrage, which ended in piurder, for when pursued, the men fired and fatally .vounded one of the dancers. The force of the explosion as ther* jomb went outside the ballroom smash*d the window panes and caused considerable damage by fire. None of the jancers was hurt. Some of the men imemdiately took ip the chase, and two of the three bullets fired hit M. Fabian Lefcrre (23) in the head and neck. He died later in ttospital. Although the police joined in the ?hase, the men made their escape, and the hunt is continuing.

Running No Risks "Now, ladies and gentlemen,” said the cheap-jack, holding up a shilling, "here’s a chance for everyone. A new silver shilling. How much will you give for it?” As he expected, the bids came quickly. Finally, a small boy said: “Elevenpence!" "Very well, my lad," said the cheapjack, "the shilling’s yours. Hand up your elevenpence.” The boy shook his head. ‘‘Take it out of the shilling and give me the change,” he said. <?>«-«>«> The village schoolmaster had taken a party of children visiting London to the Zoo. Stopping in front of the zebra’s pen, he asked little Johnny what the animals were. "Female horses,” was the reply. "Did you ever see a mare with a face like that?” roared the teacher. "Yes, sir," came the answer; "the Mayor of Norchester.”

Tanes —

He blew in for a box of matches and found the tobacconist busy opening up a case of briars. “Nice pipes, those,” he said, “how much?” “AH one price this lot,” replied the tobacconist, “fifteen-and-six.” Value, too.” “Dare say. Never pay more than a bob, myself, so if my pipe gets lost, or anything, it makes no odds. I’m more faddy about my tobacco, though (with a smile); been smoking same old brand for years.” “What brand’s that?” asked the tobacconist. “Cut Plug No. 10.” You’ve sure, picked a winner!” laughed the tobacconist. “It’s one of the genuine toasted brands. There’s nothing better.” “Or so good,” said the stranger. “Don’t know so much about that,” commened the tobacconist, thoughtfully. “There are five of the genuine toasted brands, and all best sellers —Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog), Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold.” The stranger nodded. He knew. These brands are as choice as money can buy or heart desire. That’s why they’re “all best sellers.” But beware of imitations! They’re no earthly!

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