Mr Kipling and the Hams.
On the voyage of the Kinfauns Castle to the Cape, some questions were set for ladies. One was, "How many hams have twenty pigs?" The answer was given as 80. The judges accepted this reply a^ correct, consequently there was much controversy. It was even suggested that the butcher should be called ! But the judge's decision was final. Titudyard Kipling wrote the following verses to pacify the disconsolate ladies :—- All things were made in seven day,:! By God, the Great Designer; He gave each pig two hams apiece, 'Save on a castle liner Save at Kinfauns Castle sports, As judged by Merrilees,
And then the little sqiieakers had As many as you please!
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Otago Witness, Issue 2413, 31 May 1900, Page 61
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118Mr Kipling and the Hams. Otago Witness, Issue 2413, 31 May 1900, Page 61
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