ALAS ! THOSE CHIMES.
A Christchurch correspondent sends us an anecodote, and requests us to dish it up in pur best style, as he had only time to send facts. Now best styles are reserved especially for articles that are not facts, we never use 'em ourselves. What we like is plan, straightforward, honest facts, and when.well authenticated, we always present them to our readers in their native nakedness. This style is generally the most effective, if not the best. The plain facts., as- sent as follows : — Dean J of Christchurch, was visiting at a house near the cathedral, where he met a new arrival from England — a gentleman advanced in years, and as deaf as the Putney boatman. The conversation flagged, and during the quiet, the cathedral chimes pealed forth, and the following conversation took place : — The Dean said to the new arrival : ' Heavenly music in those bells ; New Chum : ' I beg your pardon.' j Dean : • Heavenly music -in those bells.' Chum : • I beg your pardon ; but I am a little deaf, and the bells are making such a h of a noise that I cannot hear a bloomin' word you're saying.' Curtain. —Exchange.
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Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1123, 30 August 1882, Page 2
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194ALAS ! THOSE CHIMES. Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1123, 30 August 1882, Page 2
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