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  2. TOO MANY ALREADY.

    "MY dear," announced a lady, whose husband had acquired a fortune rather suddenly, "I believe you ought to get a coat-of-arms." ...

    Article : 58 words
  3. A USEFUL CIGAR.

    The following story is told of a box of cigars that the late Jas. Wyllie (so well known as the Herd Laddie), received from a German enthusiast during the course of ...

    Article : 157 words
  4. THE MOST AMUSING THINGS

    Well, the "Arrow" wants it. Write it out or cut it out, but take care that any clipping is pasted or gummed to paper—not pinned—otherwise contributors' ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 280 words
  5. SPARING THE WORM.

    Walter's mother had made a point of teaching him always to be kind to animals, so he was always careful not to tread on snakes, or to kick big, ...

    Article : 120 words
  6. SANDY'S NARROW ESCAPE.

    "An' hoo's the guid wife, Sandy ?" said one farmer to another as they met in the market place and exchanged snuff-boxes. "Did ye no hear that she's dead and ...

    Article : 154 words
  7. ALL HAVE ONE.

    "You must find that impediment in your speech rather inconvenient at times, Mr. Biggs?" "Oh, n-no; everybody has his little ...

    Article : 76 words
  8. UNAVOIDABLE DELAY.

    "The enemy is in great confusion, and this is the instant to attack, sir," the dusty and breathless aide reported. "I can't help it," the general replied, ...

    Article : 58 words
  9. NOTHING IN LIFE FOR HIM.

    "Your honor," said a prosecuting attorney in an Alabama backwoods' court, "the prisoner at the bar is charged with killing one of the most exemplary citizens ...

    Article : 206 words
  10. BACK SOON.

    A stout elderly gentleman went to his tailor to get measured for a suit of clothes. The tailor, who was a bit of a wag, got out his tape, and placing one end of it ...

    Article : 62 words
  11. HIS REGRET.

    Eddie: "Aren't you sorry that you are an only child?" Freddie: "Oh, no; I don't mind it; but It's rough on father!" ...

    Article : 76 words
  12. TRUE TO HIS WORD.

    "Give me a little time," said the literary young man, "and I will do something that will arouse the country." Three months later he had his chance. ...

    Article : 52 words
  13. A CRISIS.

    Gently, tenderly, compassionately, the Chauffeur and Lord Dumfuncus lifted the 40-h.p. Panhard off the prostrate form of the old woman, and carried her to the ...

    Article : 138 words
  14. NO MISTAKE.

    A produce house, which prides itself on filling all orders correctly, recently received a letter from a customer, saying:— "Gentlemen, this is the first time we ...

    Article : 152 words
  15. WHERE'S THE STING?

    The students of a certain college grew so reckless in their behaviour that the professor thought to reprove their conduct by a lecture on morality. ...

    Article : 96 words
  16. WHY BLANCHE BLANCHED.

    "What will Augustus say when I tell him I have secured a typewriting billet at two pounds a week?" mused Blanche, waiting for the train by which her lover ...

    Article : 171 words
  17. THERE'S A SOVEREIGN FOR SOMEONE IN THIS SNAP-SHOTTED GROUP

    The above is a photographic reproduction of a group taken recently. The FIRST (but no other) member of this group who presents himself at "THE ARROW" Office. 136-138 Castlereagh Street, AND IS IDENTIFIED as BEING ONE OF THE GROUP, will be paid ONE SOVEREIGN. All who concern themselves in this will be understood to agree to accept the paper's decision as final. The business of identification will be entrusted to a member of "The Arrow" Staff. The winner will also receive original photograph. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 136 words
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