A class of R.A.M.C. recruits were being put through a preliminary examination.in first-aid work. "When it came to Patrick O’Brien’s turn the sergeant put tho following question to him: - “Now, Pat, supposing a man were to fall doAvn in a drunken fit, how would you treat him?” “Sliuro, sergeant,” replied Pat, “I would- hot threat him at all; I would consider that he had had enough 1” Mrs Peck: “If I had my life over again I wouldn't" marry tho best man alive.” Mr Hi Peck (his chance at last): “You bet yon wouldn’t. I wouldn’t ask you to.” *■ Generally worth it.—The thing you buy for almost nothing.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2455, 20 March 1909, Page 12 (Supplement)
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108Untitled Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2455, 20 March 1909, Page 12 (Supplement)
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