Things Not Generally Known

Observer, Volume 2, Issue 36, 21 May 1881, Page 386

Things Not Generally Known

It is not generally known— 1. That some of the gambling contrivances prohibited on the racecourse were worked with the utmost success at St. David's Bazaar. 2. That there was a notable insufficiency of young lady vendors at the said bazaai\ 3. That in consequence sales were few and far between, art unions hung fire, and nicknacks proved a drug in the market. 4. That the attractions generally were limited.

5. That young men found it a good line to affect piety and declaim against "the sinfu' practeeses o' the day. "

6. That locks, and bolts, and similar safe guards against thievery are now in active demand.

7. That if Mr. Gulliver is given a "show," lie will soon increase the congregation at St. Paul's.

8. That his sermon on Sunday last was as welcome as rain to parched, grounds or as fresh provisions at the end of a long voyage.

9. That Mr. Edgar's discourses are alone comparable with it.

10. That Mr. Theo. Cooper Avill be the next chairman of St. James' Association.

11. That W.J.N. is disgusted thereat. 12. That Edwards, the amateur vocalist, has not accepted an engagement with the (Simonsens for pecuniary reasons.

13. That Worrall, believing the poet's statement that lie had a magnificent voice, applied for a leading position in the Opera Company. 14. That after hearing him the little inqircsscirio rudely recommended him to go and clean the streets.

15. That Worrall declined to do so

IG. That (Jarrard is desirous of having his "potright " {anglicc portrait) re-inserted in the Observer.

17. That he also wants some " bloated capitalist " to adopt him — plus his family. IS. That the London Arcade, when opened by Mr. Goodson, will be the iinest show of its kind in the Colonies.

19. That some people were alarmed last week at the idea of G.\\\, of Ihe bank, taking a sixshooter with him to Tauranga. 20. That the captain of a -well-known coasting steamer left his chart at home on a recent voyage, and in consequence could not go within six miles of the Harrier.

21. That the young ladies of St. Thomas' have given up Mr. Hitchcock .since hi.s engagement became known.

22. That Messrs. Ifeinn.s and Ilanna are allowed to be the host photographers in Auckland.

23. That the engraving in our List issue of the Duke of Manchester was from a photograph by that well-known iirni.