His New Hat.
A distinguished preacher, of somewhat arbitrary manners, was engaged to preach in Belgravia, and purchased a new hat for the occasion. He was met outside his residence by a young man, who was to guide him to the church. His guide, after what the parson thought a rude stare and smile, said : " I beg pardon, sir, but your hat" " Oh, yes, nevermind the hat ; but mind your own business," the parson interrupted curtly ; and the young guide was silenced. The people they met stared and smiled too. " Strange, how many people notice when one has got a new hat," thought the parson. The church was reached, and the worshippers approaching naturally turned to observe the noted preacher. The vicar met him at the vestry-door to welcome him, but, hesitating, said: "Pardon me, canon, but pray why do you wear your hat so ?" The tile was doffed, and the outside tound to be still covered with white paper, which the absent-minded divine had not removed.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2086, 15 February 1894, Page 49
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167His New Hat. Otago Witness, Issue 2086, 15 February 1894, Page 49
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