NO SERMON—NO RATES.
In a letter in the Melbourne Argus, Mr F. Anstey, M.L.A., describes a unique experience which befel him at. Lingfipld, in Surrey. During a hailstorm early one morning Mr Anstey, hearing the bell ringing for church, took refuge in the old parish church, which possesses a chain Bible. Mr Anstey found the bellringer- pulling away at the bell-rope, but could not see any sign of a congregation. On seeing "Mr Anstey the bellringer said: "Well, my man, what do you want?" And when lie asked: "Where's the congregation?" the old man replied: "There hain't no service at this "church this hundred voars." Somewhat surprised, Mr Anstey asked: "Then, what do you ring the bell for?" The old man replied: "If there hain't no service, there bain't no rates." Perhaps the old man fancied he saw a look of disappointment on Mr Anstoy's face, for lie added: "If you want a sermon, I can go and fetch the parson, and he'll come and preach one to you." Mr \nstey, however, declined, remarking: "Oli, never mind; let him sleep:" Lingfield Church, it-:should be mentioned, was built about 9'OU years ago.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume xxix, Issue 7265, 12 August 1907, Page 1
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191NO SERMON—NO RATES. Ashburton Guardian, Volume xxix, Issue 7265, 12 August 1907, Page 1
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