DEAN INGE.
The Rev. C. A. Tobin, of Burwood, has forwarded to the Christchurch Press the following lines, written by Mr G. B. Shaw, in response to an inquiry for the correct pronounciation of Dean Inge’s name: “If you his temper would unhinge, And his most sacred rights infringe, Or, excommunicated, singe Where fiends forever writhe and cringe' Imploring that a drop of ginge, A ale may on their tongues impinge, Address him then as Doctor Inje; But if you prize the proper thing Be sure you call him Doctor Ing. (Unless, your ignorance to screen. You temporise with Mister Dean). But be advised by me, and cling To the example of the King, And fearlessly pronounce him Ing. Then rush to hear him have his fling In Paul's, and places where they sing.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19550, 5 August 1925, Page 8
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134DEAN INGE. Otago Daily Times, Issue 19550, 5 August 1925, Page 8
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