Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-02-18

tonian Art Committees
FOOTBALL-A clever subterfuge
for carrying on prize-fghts under the
guise of a reputable game.
GARDIlN-From the French garan-
tir, to make good Hence place
where lovers make good
GEM-A breakfast muffin. With
he newly married, syn. for "a pre-
i0us stone.
jGOLF-An excuse for carrying un.
oncealed weapons and Scotch
reath.
GOSSIP-Derived either from the
reek CUPS, vulture, or French gosier
lnd-pipe. Hence a vulture that tears
5 prey to bits, CT an exercise of the
Jind-pipe frem which every victim
cts blow.
GOUT-The undesirable scion of
Iigh Living, which frequents the low
st joints and is mentioned only in the
nvalid's Foot-Notes.
HAMMER-A small, busy implement
arried by blacksmiths, biologists and
Knockers for breaking iron or friend
hip.
HAMMOCK-From the Lat hamus
!ook and Grk. makr, happy. Happi
less on hooks. Also, a popular contri
ance whereby love-making may be
uspended but not stopped during the
,icnic season.
HAY FEVER-A heart trouble caus
ID by falling in love with a grass wild
W.
Mans excuse for wetting the
walk
HOSIERY Woman's excuse for
talking in the wet
HUG-A roundabout way of express
ing affection.
INCOME-The reliable offspring OF
! wise investment. From Lat. in and
oma, meaning sleep. Money which
works while you sleep.
INFANT-A distufber of the peace
INFANTRY-Ano defender of the
Ieace. itB ul
ISLAND-A place where the bottom
If the sea sticks up through the water
JACk-An instrument requiring a
trong arm, and used for raising heavy
Weights, or for pulling off boots.
JACK-POT-An instrument requir
ing strong hand, and used for rails
ing heavy bets, or for pulling off
takes.
JEW'SHARP-From Jew, Hebrew
md Harp, a musical instrument, the
Jews musical instrument being Il
Sell low. (Old spelling, Cello)
JOKE-A form of humor enjoyed by
ome and misunderstood by most. In
england, requiring diagram, raised
letters and club.
JUDGE-One who sits on bench
n a court, frames sentences and fin
shes crooks for living, and swears
continually.
JU4EP-An insidious friend from
he South, Who hands you a mint and
gives you sweet spirit, followed
shortly by a Bun.
JURY-Twelve men chosen to de-
ide who has the better lawyer.
KATYDID-A gossiping grass-hop-
Der who is always meddling in Katy's
affairs.
KID-Either boxing glove or a
iirst-born. In either case hard to han
lie until well-tanned.
KILTS-A Scotchman's apology for
indecent exposure.
KISS-Nothing divided by two;
meaning persecution for the infant, &C.
5tasy for the youth, fidelity for the
middle-aged, and homage for the old.
KISS-An indescribable something
that is of no value to anyone, but is
much prized by the right two.
LACE-Among women, lace means
lesson; wherefore they combine art
and thrift by lessening the waist.
LARK-A short, sweet spree enjoy
ed by night-hawks. Also, an early-ris-
ing singing bird. (Dist. bet. "Out on
combnation.)
LAUNDRY-A place where clothes
are mangled.
LAWYER-One who defends your
estate against an enemy, in order to
appropriate it to himself.
LEGISLATURE - From lat lego,
to bark or buster; possibly from lex,
law, and latens, unknown. Hence a
of men brought together to
buster, or a company of lawmakers
who know nothing about law.
LIAIBURGER-A native of Ger
many strong enough to do house-work;
wen recommended lOl ClcuiliHB ouI lhS
LIBRARY-From FIR. libre, meaning
free, and proper name Andy. Some
thing free from Andy Carnegie.
LOBSTER-The edible lobster is
found off the New England coast. The
two-legged species is found every
where. All kinds are green, but roast
ed turn bright red Soubrettes are
very dependent on both varieties for
n living; together they furnish her
with food, raiment, flats, diamonds,
and occasionally Indigestion.
LOVE-A mans insane desire to be-
come woman's meal-ticket.
MAGNATE-Onc who can float cap
ital in considerable body of water
From Lat, magnus, great, and nator. to
swim; a great swimmer.
MAIDEN LADY-A term applied to
an old maid by those who wish to
avoid hurting her feelings.
MALTA humble grain which often
gets into ferment, cools off and be-
comes Stout in its old age.
MAN-Something that Goes first on
four feet, then two feet, then three
but the more feet it goes on the weak