THE LOST COMPACT.
An t lamusing* inciden|t .. occurred to Mr. Billy, ! the guest, Who adjourned to an adjacent public house to while away -Jhe time, as he had come in too early and anticipated the company. On returniflgtOTthe banquetting hall, S.waaison wff« aghastVt finding ' the roll of papers containing hi» prepared speech missing. The famous •'. Compact" is supposed t<» be" included, and will probably be advertised for. as the " Lost compact," Swarison's speech was very lame and fliabiy.and sadly bereft ot! that firmness which characterises his orations! He carefully avoided the cpmpacfc ,quedi|un., -
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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 104, 3 January 1880, Page 3
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93THE LOST COMPACT. Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 104, 3 January 1880, Page 3
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