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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2144, 29 July 1907, Page 1

A German newspaper has been stared at I angler in the interests of the iver-growing German trade.

'll 10 .(America ns (says an American authority) are the ideal engineers for rapidly opening up a new route in wild country, but the British are the men to build the railway which is to last

The big horse sale had been in progress for some time when an alleged thoroughbred was trotted round for inspection. In reply to the very pointed questions about a certain shakiness in the animal’s knees the auctioneer assured the possible bidders that it was entirely owing to the horse having been brought up in a stable with a low roof. The bidding was started at ten shillings, and crept slowly and painfully on until it reached five pounds, and, despite the auctioneer’s elocutionary efforts, stopped there. The wielder of the hammer was about to close with the offer when he observed an individual trying to push his way through the crowd. “Now, sir, this is the chance of your lifetime, this magnificent racehorse is actually going at five; any advance on five, sir? 5 ’ “Ay,” said the newcomer, “I’ll have a go, and make it five and sixpence.”