WELLINGTON WELLKNOWNS

NZ Truth, Issue 81, 5 January 1907, Page 5

WELLINGTON WELLKNOWNS

"(Of Wellington's "Army"). A warlike man, a man of war— Like they of ancient Greece . Who "kept the bridge"— his- foes feel sore And careful keep the peace. They.'d rather face a tuskv grunter Than draw the 'sword on Colonel Hunter.

(Station Officer, Wellington).; A trusty. guardian is McPhair, Trusted 'and tried and true ; And though he runs a lot to hair, With credit he the bjue And pewter's worn for many a year. He's straight and quite devoid of fear. - .

(Pawnbroker). That which sticks out m front of him Is just his ,nose, and not a ripe carbuncle: A true philanthropist— you need five jim ? Then call and see your all-obliging . uncle. .

(Ex-uncle, now Dispensing Chemist). He once shone m the trade of pawnbrolvinq; But he's taken to physic instead. And whenever your kiddie is choking, Or your wife's got a id her hea'!, He'll sell you the things that he reckons will cure 'em, They're bound to do .-ood though we hate to ensure 'em..