St. Landry democrat., 1889-03-16
PITH AND POINT.

It is said to be dangerous to attend
church when there is great gun" in the
pulpit, minor canon" in the reading
desk. when the bishop Charges the
clergy" and when the choir murders an
anthem. '-Detroit Free Press.
There was confusion in the faces of
George and Matilda, who sat in intimate
proximity on the sofa, as Harry entered.
Matilda was the first to recover her self
possession. Said she-s'We are engaged
in a little game at cards" Harry-"And
mighty close game, too, eh ?'-Bost0n
Transcript.
Poldoody (at party)-F'How brilliant
your wife is tonight, Dolliver" Dolliver
(dubiously)-"Think SOP Poldoody-
'Such a color, so vivacious, her eyes are
so bright -" Dolliver-"Oh, yes the
fact is we had tremendous row just be
fore we-er-yes. she always is brilliant,
you know. ."-Dr0ke's Mugazine.
Robert J. Burdette recently received
notification at Livingston, Mon, that a
dead registered letter awaited his orders at
Washington. He sent the following reply !:
"If the letter referred to isn't so dead that
to Burlington, Iowa, where | will claim
the mummy in about month.-NeD York
Post.
'Miss Maud" he said, 81 have come in
this evening to ask you question, and
have brought a ring with me. Now, before
you try it on want to tell you that if you
feel inclined to be sister to me, will
have to take it back, as nv father objects
to my sister wearing such large diamonds"
And Maud said she would keep the ring.
-Jeaoeler's Weekly
A Sweet Revenge "Charles lin street
car, whispering to Jackson, sitting near him)
Jack, don't you know that young lady
standing up?" Jackson-''Yes, that's Miss
Stanley" "Why don't you offer her your
seat ?" "l'm getting back at her" ''Get-
ting back at herr" Eyes, she refused to
waltz with me at the Charity ball. -
BRAKES Magazine.
Mistress - "Mercy on me, what
len Every pot, pan and dish is dirty,
E'table looks like a junk-sbop, and
why it will take you a week to get things
cleaned up. What have you been doing p
Servant-"Sure, mum, the young leddes
has just been down here showing me
how they roast 8 potato at the cooking
school IN. Y. Weekly.
A Fine Compliment Husband-s -s'Pro-
fessor Widehead paid you very fine COM
pliment after dinner last night, my dear"
Wife-"Oh, did he2 What did he say?'
Husband Gle said that you weren't
handsome, but you were one of the most
intelligent women he ever met" Wife
Professor What's his name has received
his last invitation from me.-75nae.
A Philadelphia barber says there are
fewer bald heads among wealthy classes
than among the poor classes But he
can't make amusement goers believe that
the shining rows of hairless pates in the
front seats at the BLACK Crook" brand of
play belong to the poorer classes. They
couldn't afford to occupy the highest
priced seats in the house - BRAKES
Magazine.
Stranger lat the door)r'I am trying to
find a lady whose married name l have
forgotten, but l know she lives in
this neighborhood She is woman easily
described, and perhaps you know her-a
singularly beautiful creature, with pink
and white complexion, sea shell ears,
lovely eyes, and hair such as a goddess
might envy. Servant Really, sir, don't
know" Voice from head of stairs)-
'Jane, tell the gentleman III be down in a
minute. IN. 7. Weekly.
Trunk. dealer-sI see Want something
for six months tour abroad Well,
madam, in the adjoining building have a
trunk which I'm sure you will like. Can't
get it in the storeroom double door is too
narrow. thought of remodeling it and
using it for sea. shore cottage. but if it
will suit you will let you have it cheap"
Dame-''I'm not the one who is going
abroad it's my husband" ooh George,
show the lady one of those vest pocket
hand satchels IN Y. Weekly