New-York tribune., 1901-07-04
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

THE TALK OF THE DAY.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian
Church Of Toledo gave carnival the other even
ing. and among other attractions was kissing
booth where kisses could be obtained for five cents
Young and old men paid a nickel enter. but
when they got inside each received molasses
candy kiss. general kick made. and in a
few minutes another sign went UP. 1t read: THE
real thing-one dollar
No willing to put up this Pan-American
price for the oscuatory exercise however. and the
treasury was not augmented
Now the conservative element of the church
angry.
Conventional membeH say It madness TO
display the real thing sign. and the pretty girls
who could not realize 81 for kiss have poor
idea of the young of the town.
Huh exclaimed Mr.. Rox. after reading Ing his
making him too blamed smart
What's the matter?" asked Mrs. Rox.
Il wrote TO him the other day that | thought y
%GGq sn @ pc kinder for me not 70 remit he snail
delpha Press.
IF people only realized the value of cellars In
hot weather they wouldn't sigh for roof gardens
says Philadelphia man quoted by The hecoFu-
The heat OF the day never penetrates there ana
1t is always cool My family all away Tor the
and I am keeping bachelors hal' ana
maybe I haven't taken advantage of my cellar!
have even slept in it for three nights Inc hoor
OF the front is boarded over and fitted up as
little workshop. and here I have swung nam
mock. Last night. when the Thermometer In my
bedroom registered 81 degrees. it was as cool as
vault down there. and had fine nights sleep
If the general run of people would only take tip
from my experience they would be much more
comfortable in hot weather"
His Glorious Fourth.-"If your husband hasn't
over to our house for dinner
Well he hasn't any engagement but ne expects
10 have about forty. You know, he's a surgeon -
Chicago Tribune.
Bishop Courtney. OF Halifax n. s. recently
knocked off the hat of a in the street who
failed 20 take It off when band played God Save
the King" At first the inclined TO prose-
cute the bishop. but finally contented himself with
writing letter The Halifax Herald saying
that while he yielded in loyalty to man he did
not deem II necessary to remove his hat when on
the street every time he happened to hear the
national anthem. Public opinion in Halifax ap-
pears to be against the bishop.
The hobo settled himself comfortably and lit
nm fse gSod Ssa 6rsn easier ba Essn 3c5 he
What burden?" asked Shorty
putin revenue stamps on checks"-(ChSago
Post
Kansas City made the following specifications
the of document she desired
II have a very fine marriage certificate with
little Cupids 1t and a ribbon attached. and
would like TO have my divorce decree on parch-
ment with bue-no. a pink-seal: that would
blend better with the parchment. I'd Ike pink
ribbons too. IL you please"
GOSPEL. TRUTH
It may he hard to save your tin,
But there is this about it
It's easier TO live within
Your income than without It.
-(Philadslphia Press.
East End OF London. recently put this advertise
ment in The Topical Times:
IF any West End church will pay for our
work and allow the payment to go 10 our little
Church of st. Cuthbert. here in MiIlwaI, We will
give them a thorough spring cleaning
Il have thirty men, women boys and girls, who
will scrub. sweep. dust and polish their own
hearts and that OF their wealthier friends
in the faith. and will do II gladly for the
sake OF their little church
And I believe. with the experience I have ac-
quired, 7 can beeswax and polish floor or
varnsh chairs with anybody. and my wife is Al
at painting and decoration"
He walked into the office OF the country editor
with emphatic stride.
Il jes' paid my subscription" he remarked. as
thought might well give you few hints
about what I'd like 10 git fur the money"
mildly spoken answer.
We'll sir. in the fust place. this Hints on
Farming department is altogether too large an
Why, I thought that was right in your line
NO. sir! The crops is takin' care OF them
EN-. What farmers want now IS less talk
about buckwheat an garden truck an more nnan-
Cial news."-(Washington Star