They Say—

Waipukurau Press, Issue 29, 20 March 1906, Page 2

They Say—

That the Waipuk cricketers could do with less “ chaff” and more grass—to practice on. Napier has decided not to send their first 11 up this way! That some people think the name “Waipukurau” too ugly for a peaceable town. How would a slight alteration like this do — “ Waipikarau” ? That, according to a local divine, people are wise to carry a revolver when visiting the holy land. Revolvers can make folk holey as much as anything! That the Governor declined an invite to Waipawa races. His Ex. prefers taking a holiday working at the trout streams I That once upon a time big Dick Seddon told little Pirani that a mosquito could tantalise an elephant. The elephant is now peacefully walking around the colony feeding with M.sH.R., which the mosquito isn’t! When I used to sit in Parliament, Much of my time I was intent On teasing that great elephent Across the floor. Now, ’tie true, Pm not in sight, But buzz at-home; then at night With pen and paper I can bite, And will evermore. That the stronger the light the more the moths. When the Kitson lamp of two thousand candle power was shown at the Waipuk post.

office, over two thousand moths of different species came to view the wonder I That Richard John has proved himself to be the boss traveller, as well as the people’s particular pet politician. At Impping about the land he equals the alacrity of the “A’l Blacks,” and scores every time! That the Waipawa bazaar was a great success. Many envious eyes of male men were cast upon the beautiful doll-bride! ■ That the P.M. left by the am. express on Saturday Left for south by train, a month to remain ; then once more home again I That a stupid fellow says that through the streets being re-tarred they might retard progress. Does he mean the progress of the place or pedestrians ? That the career of a resident was nearly “marred” through the alleged questionable horsemanship of a visitor. A raspberry tart is very nice, but a fellow doesn’t want his face to look like one trod upon I Gobo.