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Show MATOB A BASSE R. A teondon newspaper tells us that If one wanta to have tha distinction of being shavrd y a mayor, one must so to High Wycombe, where they hav juat elected a barber to that off lie. There seems to be no reason why anyone should, but It reminds us of a story. Two hundred years or so ago the horoue-ha of Over and Altrlncham elected their mavors. The mayor of Over on hla way to Man-cheater Man-cheater called to have a shave at Al-trtnc Al-trtnc iu.ru. When the operation waa completed com-pleted the mayor of cner condescend-lnaly condescend-lnaly said: Tou may tell your customers that you have had the honor of shaving the inavor of 0er." "And you," the barber replied, "may say that you have had the honor of be-Ing be-Ing shaved by the mayor of Altrtnch-am Altrtnch-am it waa aV Marches'. er Guardian, |