TOO EMPHATIC.
During a session of the House of Commons the members wear their hats, Avhich they remove Avhen rising to speak or to make a motion. This custom is occasionally the cause of a comical scene, like the one reported in Sir William Eraser's ' Disraeli and his Day.'
William Ewart, the member for Liverpool, Avas making an effective speech, and on the bench just below him sat Joseph Hume, a Eadical, whose aspect was that of intense solemnity. He Avore a hat Avith a broad brim and a long nap, which apparently was too large for his head.
Ewart, Avhile emphasing his last sentence, brought his fist down Avith crushing violence upon Hume's hat, which instantly descended beloAV Hume's chin, and obscured his heavy features.
The House, Avhich had heen listening with interest, roared Avith laughter, and the orator sat down abashed by the incident that had spoiled the ell'eet of his speech.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 54, 5 March 1898, Page 3 (Supplement)
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