COW VISITS OFFICE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18296, 12 January 1923, Page 9

COW VISITS OFFICE.

INCIDENT AT WAIMATE. When a harassed cow, rebelling against the rule of the drover's lash, sought peace and quietness in the strongroom of a Waimate business firm, needless to say, it became the centre of attraction. Shortly after 12 o'clock on Saturday an elderly, sober-faced female of the bovine species entered the double swing doors of Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd.'s premises, and gazed with interest at the office staff who promptly "panicked." The scene changed abruptly with the entry of the drover. The cow recognised an old enemy, and scenting danger, careered down the passago to. the dimly-lit strongroom, which seemed a haven of refuge. Meantime, a crowd had gathered to see the fun. The animal refused to budge and she remained blocking the entrance of the strongroom, despite the entreaties of stockman and helpers. Finally, she yielded to gentle nose pressure and was backed, slowly and without loss of dignity, through the length of the office to the street and so to the fair.