In Mr Macrae's " Americans at Home," many amusing illustrations are given of the fondness of the negroes for long words. Addressing a negro prayer meeting, Mr Macrae spoko of this life as a state of probation. A coloured gentleman, who followed mo, improve! my observation By reminding the meeting with great vehemence, that ' as our white broder says, we is all in a state of prohibition.' Another, hearing someone spoken of as ' venerable brother,' in. troduced a missionary as his 'venomous broder.' On another occasion he entreated the Lord to ' convict the people of their sin. and make them smite on their breasts like the "republican" of oil'
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CROMARG18711017.2.28.1
Bibliographic details
Cromwell Argus, Volume II, Issue 101, 17 October 1871, Page 7
Word Count
108Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 Cromwell Argus, Volume II, Issue 101, 17 October 1871, Page 7
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in