David Tuson
07-05-2008, 2:07 AM
Found in the Manawatu Herald (NZ) dated 27 August 1878
AN EXPANSIVE COMMITTEE
Not a thousand miles away from the Manawatu resides a good-hearted fellow, whose language sometimes becomes considerable mixed up. A short time ago, our hero attended a Benevolent Society meeting, and as he listened to the account of the doings of this association, he determined to proposes a Ladies’ Branch, to assist in the work. Standing up and clearing his throat he began, “I have a great respect for ladies. My mother was one. So was my sister. We are all greatly indebted to them. I propose that we have a ladies Committee, and that they have power to add to their number” The shriek of laughter that burst forth drowned the champion of women’s’ rights. (The best wit is often unconscious)
AN EXPANSIVE COMMITTEE
Not a thousand miles away from the Manawatu resides a good-hearted fellow, whose language sometimes becomes considerable mixed up. A short time ago, our hero attended a Benevolent Society meeting, and as he listened to the account of the doings of this association, he determined to proposes a Ladies’ Branch, to assist in the work. Standing up and clearing his throat he began, “I have a great respect for ladies. My mother was one. So was my sister. We are all greatly indebted to them. I propose that we have a ladies Committee, and that they have power to add to their number” The shriek of laughter that burst forth drowned the champion of women’s’ rights. (The best wit is often unconscious)