Black Polish.—A courtly negro recently sent a reply to an invitation, in which he " regrettod that circumstances repugnant tc the requiesence would prevent his acceptance of the invite." Truer Than He lutended.—A Florida preacher closed an unsuccessful revival meeting recently with the remark, " I tell you, my hearers, it don't pay for the gas." Surprise is one of the principal elements of wit. This is why it always makes a man laugh when he sits down on a pin. (For remainder of News see Ist Page.)
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3154, 28 March 1879, Page 3
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86Untitled Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3154, 28 March 1879, Page 3
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