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Of the eternal mine.
Talk about short shift.
That the coal hewer's life has its seamy side.
That it is easy to pick holes in the strikers' case —0 That 'tis better to pick coal than pick a quarrel Of disapproval of the left-hand drive for taxicabs.
That. he who carries "Fire Snow" fears no fires now.
That last week's "Here's One" had some "Punch" in it.
Of "flying squads" for the control of elsar-ei-banss traffic.
Of "tramp " lorries cruising on the high road for cargoes.
That insularity is a. good protection against traffic accidents.
That Most corporation tramways are dear to the ratepayers.
• That the C.M.U.A. looks to the weal of the wheels of industry.
That island inhabitants would make good "Safety First" advocates.
That a cat's life is not worth living on the roads around Llarigallm Mine own—a term of endearment: mine owner— a term of reproach.
— 0 That the coach proprietor's slogan is---" Make pay while the sun shines."
That what the coal industry wants is not nationalization, but rationalization.
That Schweppes always rises to the occasion and that its team had done so at the Parade.
That there is all the difference in the world between an oil " strike " and a, coal strike.
That, for the tradesman as well as for the public speaker, a good delivery is essential..
Of the office boy who addressed the letter to " H.Q. Sales, Esq., Leyland Motors."
Someone suggesting loop lines for trains to approach the side walk at stopping places.
That although Royalty were not present at the C.M.U.A. Parade the Windsors were well represented.
That— There once were some men in the pits Who treasured their threepenny bits; But now, we are told, They are roiling in gold, And frequently dine at the Ritz. Pitty, pitty, pitty! "
That mine is riot thine.
" Down tools 'and pick axes."
Of gymnastics with toast lists.
That it's a case of "Hands Off! "
"Now, vot about dires 7 " again.
That " Don " is growing a big dog.
Of a. Motto for Miners—Do Hit Now.
"Don't keep the gob-fires burning! '
Good prospects for the metric system.
Of chewing the cud of Sir Eric's compliments.
Of a Hint for Hauliers.—Weight for the Wagon. That this April is a telling month for everybody. "Unemployment Insurance.—Trades Unionism."
"April lst—Strike Day. May 1st—Labour Day."
Of 'a Point for Pessimists.—There's a Good Time Going.
Some people rejoicing that the annular eclipse isn't annual.
" Vim " talking about petrol's puff of power and power: of "puff."
That the designs of the times are spring shackles arid summer suspensions.
Of a parade that invariably, gets the sort of weather that's prayed for.
That a " low-spirited " steel picks up wonderfully well after a tonic of manganese,.
That Old Sol was laying up a lot of trouble when he started in the coal and oil business.
That should the " of Coventry," meet the " Sentinel,' of Wakefield," sparks will fly from both sides.
That tJae Blackpool motor. coach station already bids fair more than to justify itsspromoters' anticipation, and that other similar establishments are already being planned elsewhere in Lancashire.
HERE'S ONE.
Two van drivers met in the, traffic, and one remarked:— " You've got a bigger bus 'Airy, 'aven't von; more h.p. I should think? You ought to be ableAo shift along with that." " You're right, Bill, there is more horse-power, but six of my blinking horses are off their feed and won't work."