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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9213, 16 November 1888, Page 6

A London correspondent mentions that two professed " noblemen in disguise" are giving musical entertainments in the streets of Buxton. They are liberally patronised, noble or ignoble, though there is much doubt as to the validity of their pretensions. There is no doubt, however, about Lord Powlett's heir, Viscount Hinton. He is parading London as an organ-grinder. In front of his instrument he exhibits a placard, upon which his grievances against Lord Powlet are set forth in strong language. "My father is an earl," ho informs the passers-by, " but I am nevertheless compelled to earn my living as you see." I am told he does not make above £3 a-week, while the Buxton professed noblemen make £15 but the latter gentlemen both sing well, and one plays a piano very cleverly. They go about with a piano drawn by a pony, and attended by a smart boy in buttons. The lawn of the Parnell Lawn Tennis Club will be opened for play on Saturday next, and the members of associated clubs have received invitations to be present. |