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Show JUST FOR FUN B Ono on the Clergyman. H A story is told of a certain H clergyman who was fond of mak- H ing sharp remarks. Ono Chrlst- mmm in as day, after a fall of snow, bo Hj was wending his war along a coun- Hj try road in company with a par- H ishoner. His companion suddon- B ly stepped upon a hidden slide, H and came down with a thud. B Looking gravely down at him, H tho pastor solemnly said: Hl "All, my friend, sinners stand on Hl slippery places." H "Yes, I see they do, but L can't," H was Lho indignant rejoinder of tho H fallen mombcr of his flock. Lon- 1 don Tit-Bits. Hj An Evaslvo Answer. Hf A lady, sending a now sorvant H to answer the doorbell, said: H "If anybody asks if 1 am In, givo H an evaslvo answer." H The servant soon returned. H "Who was It?" asked the mls- H "A gentleman who wanted to Hl see you, ma'am, and I gave him an Hl ovaslve answer." H "I asked him if his grandmother H waB a monkey?" National Month- H H Only a Hint. H "Has Georgo cvor hinted mar- H rlago to you?" H "Only onco. Coming home from H the theater tho other night he H laughed and said that, anyhow, H two could rido in n taxi cab as Hl cheap as ono." Detroit Frco Ptj 1 Looking Ahead. Village Policeman (who has locked up his quarrelsome wife) There! 1 shall have a little peace now! But how about tomorrow when I let her out? FUegende , Blatter. Grasping Hla Chance. "Going to the ball tomorrow night, Mr. Lankoy?" "Thanks, Miss Poachloy, I will, I had forgotten that It is Leap Year." Chicago Tribune. A Strong Hint. "Did your cook say right out that she wanted you all to Dtay at home that evening?" , "No; but she put opinions in every mouthful of food wo bad to oat that day." New York Sun. Keeping His Friends. She Can you give a tip for tomorrow's to-morrow's Taces? He Yes; but In consideration of our long standing friendship I won't. London Opinion. Different Noise. Mother Fritz, I thought I told you a Httlo while ago not to mako that noise. Fritz This is quite a different nolso, mummy. The first was with a drum and this Is with a trumpet, FUegendo Blatter. Misunderstood. Father You only come to sec mo when you need money. Son Shall 1 como" oftenor? Satire. J i |