A woman of uncertain vocal attainments deemed it her vocation not merely to lead but also drown the efforts of the village choir. The choir rose in protest and asked the vicar to inform the offender that she must sing more in harmony. Calling on her as soon as he could brace himself up for the unpleasant duty, the vicar said blandly: “And now, Miss R., I have been asked to say u word or two about your singing ”
“Don’t mention it,” the choriste broke in. “Not to me be the praiseit’s a gift!”
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Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 2, 3 January 1941, Page 7
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