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IT WAS THE GOVERNOR.

("Auckland Bell.") It la very frequently that we hear of distinguished personages being mistaken for ordinary clttzans, and the mistake m some instances Is made under such circumstances that the person making it is subjected -to. a considerable amount of chaff for a long time afterwards. Anothez case of mistaken Identity has beon brought to light as having occurred In our own city In fact, afc the Free Public Library Building. His Excellenoy the Governor on Tuesday afternoon resolved on taking a stroll down to the Art Gallery and inspect some of the pictures. He was soon m the corridor leading to the Gallery, and waß about to open the door, when th 9 caretaker observed : "Oloaedap, eir, no admittance." "Bat I want to view the pictures." " Sorry I can't accede to your request. The Mayor has luatr acted me not to allow a solitary boql to eater." "Batr- 1 "Kb no use, I—" «• But," replied His Exce'lency, "I'm the Governor;" " The caretaker collapaed, and baan't slept a wink since.

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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1778, 28 February 1888, Page 4

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IT WAS THE GOVERNOR. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1778, 28 February 1888, Page 4

IT WAS THE GOVERNOR. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1778, 28 February 1888, Page 4

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