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The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, October 1913

Olla Podrida

Olla Podrida.

Last year Mr. Given donated a medal for the best lady tennis player in the district, and was won by Miss A. Scott. It was presented to her at a social held at Ngarua, in the presence of a large number of friends.

—Te Aroha Mail.

Lucky Miss Scott! The husband was "given" away instead of the wife.

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Wanted, a man for Blacksmith's shop, used to horseshoeing. Apply A.S., Kimbolton.

—Evening Post.

Knowledge of Greek and metaphysics no disqualification.

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We change every Monday and Thursday.

—Local Picture Theatre Advt.

Cleanliness is next to Godliness!

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Wanted, Situation as Chauffeur, married all repairs good references. Apply "Oxonian," Evening Post.

We knew that our professors were underpaid, but that it should come to this—!!

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Wanted, by refined, educated lady nurse (young), position; experienced dental rooms; strong nerve. Apply C—R—

—Evening Post. So we observe, madam!

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Mr. J. P. Luke, who, with Mrs. Luke and Miss Luke, were indefatigable in their hospitality, wore a trained gown of black velvet and a pretty jewelled scarf.

—Evening Post.

Just fancy, Mr. Luke.!! As C.N.B. would say, "Really, you know, he didn't ought to"

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Even Homer nodded, and we notice that our bright little contemporary, London Punch, seems to have discovered in the Mediterranean quite a large island named "Cyrus."

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To encourage a taste for Good Clothes, Milligan's takes a special Interest in Students' Orders.

—Glee Club Programme.

This is "the most unkindest cut of all."