A Rowdy Parson.
The Bey. Henry Clark Hewson, vicar of Fingrinhoe,near Colchester, England, appeared lately before the magistrates charged with being drank and disorderly. The compfainant, Cooper Green, a farmer, said he had always been on the most friendly terms, and on the occasion when the Rev Hewson disgraced himself they rode together into town. They drank ah, whiskey, and wine together, and defendant got drank, feeing his condition, witneES wanted to drive, which was resented by defendant, and from words they came to blows, tha^ reverend —drunkard finally drawing a knife, when jfche witness called for help and two men \2ameto his assistance. The magistrate convicted tha defendant, fineing him 8 s dols 25 centw and costs tor each of the > two offences; At last accounts the exemplary clergyman was still enjoying a ■ iat office. ' j
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Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 210, 10 August 1883, Page 3
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137A Rowdy Parson. Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 210, 10 August 1883, Page 3
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