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The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review, June 1916

Olla Podrida

Olla Podrida

Lost, by working man, a Purse containing £6 in notes and one half-sovereign.—"Post."

Liar!

It was remarked, too, that the orchestra furnished both popular and well- played music.—"Post."

One of those subtle distinctions so dear to the heart of the musical critic. The beggars will be sarcastic at any price.

"The Empire's Cause."—sir Robert Stout Esq. From the toast list of the Anzac Commemorative Dinner.

We imagine that Mr. Joseph Ward, Bart. Would then reply.

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Lost, on Wednesday, from Makara, aged dark-brown Sheep-dog.—"Post."

A new method of estimating age, not recommended in the case of the fair sex.

Free Lance, May 20th. Heading of Leading Article. That Accursed Word Mesopatamia. —Who should be Shot?

We suggest the man, who set up the type!

It is absolutely necessary in view of the enormous increase in t the cost of loving, that a war-bonus should be granted to officers.— "N. Z. Times.

We deprecate the class distinction involved in this suggestion. We have it on good authority that the men are just as bad as the officers.

Licensed to sell stamps: any denomination sold. — Shop Window Advertisement.

Including Dowieites and Unitarians, but ye canna sell a Presbyterian.

One man protested that he could not see out of one eye, and, turning his head aside, dropped it into the palm of his hand—a glass one.—"N. Z. Times."

We cannot sympathize with him. People with glass hands should be more careful.