Beer and the Bible.

Observer, Volume X, Issue 622, 29 November 1890, Page 6

Beer and the Bible.

. What's in a name ? A person of the name of John William Bible had a prohibition order issued against him by the local Justices on Monday last. This means that Mr Bible is so bibulous that it is necessary to make it a penal offence to supply him with liquor. There ii room for jubilation in this faot. Enemies of the cause have persistently asserted that there is a constant and inevitable connection between the Bible and Beer ; Justices Macmillan and McOullouerh have now proclaimed a divorce, and it is to be hoped that the illmatched pair will be kept apart. I noticed a few days ago that a person of the name of Bxhle wag up for having a dirty baok-yard. This goes against the old saying that cleanliness is next to godliness. Generally speaking, the Auckland Bibles seem to be a bad lot. given to lush and smut, and I am not surprised that there is strong opposition to the Bible in schools. The Bible in the Police Court would be a better election cry. .

Mr H. J De Forest is no-v exhibiting: a splendid collection of oil paintings at his rooms on the first floor of the Arcade. These pictures are the result of his work in New Zealand durine the past three years. The oolleotion comprises 75 paintings, illustrating in great variety our beautiful, natural Hennery. These will be on view, until Friday only, and should attract great attention. They are to be disposed of by rt Union, and. any If ft over will be then sold. . . ' -