WOULDN'T RECIPROCATE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2593, 23 February 1889, Page 2 (Supplement)

WOULDN'T RECIPROCATE.

Tnk secretary of a mutual improvement society walked into a newspaper office and said, " Want an item this morning ?' and t'ave the editor the following note ;

" The members of the street Association will give a festival at their hall on Friday evening. Literary and musical entertainment will be provided, and a supper will he served to all who desire. The ladies in charge of the affair have much experience in such matters and are euro to provide a good spread. The admission will be only half-a-crown, and it is certain that no one can spend that amount to better advantage. Be sure and come and take your friends." "An advertisement ?'' sail the editor. " No ; wn prefer to have it in the 10-al column," said the .secretary. '' Is will interest ;i groat many of your raiders, and li-lp a good cause ; we have spout so much money in getting uo our entevtainnu'n t that wo afford to advertise it without k:c-easing the price of rhe tickets. In such a ma'-k-r as this, wu ought to be able to hsl;>

each other." " Wcl', ' sairl tiic editor, "if it goes into the locals, I suppose you would reciprocate W reading a little notice in your meeting ?'' and handed him the following : — ' The Weekly Plcasor is the licit and cheapest family paper. Its pnprictor has had much experience, and as hm- all the staff wliic.'-i a large outlay of money can produce. His paper lias a larger circulation than any other published in the country, and ia to be furnished at only twopence weekly. It is certain that no one can spend the money to a better advantage. "Be sure to take the Weekly Pleaser and influence your frio ids.' The secretary doubted whether it would be judicious to read such a notice ; if it was printed copies might be distributed at the entertainment.

" Yes," said the editor ' but it would attract more attention in the middle of a speech. It will interest a large, number of yon:- and help a good cause; ijo:-ii.t-"i so much money is spent upon the Weekly I'leaser that I don't see how the owner o-iii afford to print handbills to advertise, it without increasing the suboription price. In such a matter as this wo ought to bo able to help each other." Then the secretary saw the situation and wilh'lnw.