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A famous orator and statesman was once travelling in the country, and stopped overnight at an out-of-the-way farmhouse iniuibited by an old man and his wife. After breakfast the next morning his host, who had been in a flutter, of excitement ever since he learnt who his distinguished, guest was, Paid he would like to make one request before the visitor departed. " Couldn't yo," ho said, with evident anxiety, '"couldn't ye jesl make my wife an' me a little speech Wore leavin' us?"

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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7587, 22 December 1902, Page 3

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Untitled Star (Christchurch), Issue 7587, 22 December 1902, Page 3

Untitled Star (Christchurch), Issue 7587, 22 December 1902, Page 3