The Thames Star.
Vol. XXVI.—No 8054.
THE THAMES (NEW ZEALAND), MONDAY, MAY 27, 189 S.
Pfice OifcE Penny

Wit and Humor.
NO BALM ON SUNDAY.
A certain politician holding offi c in Washington comes from Gilead, N. H. and he is prond of bit native town. It je: told of him that en one occasion a Tinting elergymaa preached in the village, cbareh and during the course of his remarks, he exclaimed: " Is there no balm in Gilead ?" Mr. Blank jumped to bis feet at once. " Of course there is," be song out, to the horror of the congregation, " but you can't get it on Sunday."

A FOREGOING CONCLUSION.
Young Doctor—"Well, I have got a, ease at last." Young Lawyer—"Glad to hear it. When you get him to the point where he wants a will drawn, telephone over."

TIMES HAVE CHANGED.
