New-York tribune., 1905-08-17
THE TALK Of THE DAY.

There are some heavy old wedding rings at Kirk
Braddan. in the Isle OF Man. such as might be
handy when the fustered bridegroom loses the
ring. Leaning against the north wall are some
very ancient rings of stone. through which. in days
of long ago, before the jewellers windows gs-
tened with wedding rings at all prices the bride
and bridegroom Joined hands. 1t is said. and
welded The monster rings of stone were always
there in readiness for any ceremony. and they are
there TO this day. though whether the present day
bride would consent TO use those rings In place
OF the orthodox pledge is doubtful.
FATHERS VACATION
The folks d6 are gone e., I'll & get a rest
MY nerves are all upset
Some quiet viii get.
I didn't know how tagged was
What's this? Another note from Kate.
And yesterdays not read.
BY Jove, Another list of things
That means III have to rummage round
The house from end TO end.
81 think you'Il find the hammocks VIII.
I'm sorry forgot them. dear.
never did before.
The The children , w want tn their play tent. too.
It's the landing the right.
Their bathing caps there.
Look in the closet and you'll find
The children's winter caps.
Or on the shelf perhaps.
And IN the lower left-hand drawer.
You'll find the dolly I've begun.
| like to at night.
Dear Robbie wants his drum and gun
And Jack his soldier hat.
Send Marys doll and don't forget
To feed the dog and cat
And when you come on Saturday,
Please bring these things wish.
And our old chatting dish
Ye gods! I It's up me
To be a pushcart man.
IaaN tba
And Kate can hire a van,
PUCK
Chinese. carrying a ladder. walked into ono
of the police courts in Singapore the other dav
Removing his hat. he bowed with grace to the
Judge the bench. over the Iatter's seat was a
valuable clock. This the Chinese quietly removed
tucked II under arm and the ladder under the
other. bowed again TO the magistrate. and with
drew Some DAYS elapsed. and the clock was not
returned. II had been stolen while the court was
sitting.
this? The people Of Laness5rep aye
Where in the world did you get that idea from?
is remarkable for It's dense population-iPunc
Here are pair OF this seasons golf stories inn
ported from England. according 70 The IndIansn
oils News: golfer drove a low ball over a
river. and salmon jumped at IT with such viror
that IL jumped right ont the bank ana NO..
secured. with the golf ball in it's mouth Another
player killed lark with golf ball In his morn
ing round. and another with the same ball IN his
afternoon round
His Idea--First American MiIionaire-what ,r
the world are you going over TO see all the English
cathedrals for2
Second American MillionaiTe-Im putting IN an
automobile stable. and I'm looking for something
handsome in design.-(i1fe.
There is animal hospital at Lodepur near Cal
cutta, where there are usually about a thousand
animals under observation-disclosures. oxen. mules ele-
plants. dogs and even sheep, all comfortably
housed and looked after by staff or eighty native
nurses under the orders of British veterinary
surgeon.
A Hard one,-My proudest boast" said the lect-
urer, who expected his statement 10 be greeted
with cheers. is that was one OF the men behind
the guns'
Eallery.-(Philadelphia Press.