SIR ROBERT AND THE LARRIKINS.
to the editor. Sir,—l trnst that the suggested policemen will be sufficient at the meeting this evening; if not, we are within meaeureable distance of “ chnokers out.” Oar University youths, who like to be thought of as ” in line” with those of the Old Country, may be reminded that Oxonians and Cantabs, however they may indulge in rowdyism wltbin the precincts of the University, as a rule rarely transgress the laws of fair play and good breeding outside thereof. Perhaps, also, Sir Robert will kindly remember that “ A sorrow’s crown of sorrow Is remembering happier days,’ and in mercy to bis hearers will make the threatened “ seventeen years’retrospect ” as short as possible.I am, etc., J.L.L. Dunedin, July 1.
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Evening Star, Issue 7254, 4 July 1887, Page 2 (Supplement)
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123SIR ROBERT AND THE LARRIKINS. Evening Star, Issue 7254, 4 July 1887, Page 2 (Supplement)
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