"Tenders invited for alterations and additions to the late Mr. Waata W. Hipango, Pitiki, are hereby cancelled."—New Zealand Paper.
Neighbour. "And how does your son like his training?"
Proud Mother of Recruit. "Oh, he's very happy. But he says they do take him very long walks."
THE XMAS ADVENTURES OF A DRAWING.
From Robert Simpson, Edinburgh, to Joan Dalgleish, London.
December 15.