A PRINTER'S ERROR
The sports had been a great success, and Major Bouncer, delighted to b$ recognised as a magnatejin the Mid--lands, had puffed out his chest with: pride when he presented the prizes to their winners.) ' Eagerly the next morning he picked up the local newspaper to see if his speech had been reported. A smile spread, over his face as he read the preliminary __ remarks about / his glorious services to his country, his many active engagements with the enemy; but suddenly he stopped:' "This battle-scared warrior " But the major could read no further. In a furious rage he drove off to the newspaper office, and demanded a public apology. This was immediately promised, and regrets tenderedifor th^jniistakeS / ~.■-/',;'■'■■■• . ""■■> ■ The iiext^inorning his; feelings may be--imagine'd/;a&.:He.Teisiid :''''■■.'■• ; ;.'. "We regret tnai througli sprinter's error yesterday we styled Major Bouncer as. a warrior/ We should have said 'bottle-scarred.' "
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Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 221, 24 September 1910, Page 6
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144A PRINTER'S ERROR Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 221, 24 September 1910, Page 6
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