A ROLAND FOR AN OLIVER.
Not long since, from a genial representative of the Thistle, 1 heard an anecdote of the Rev. Di- M'Kenkie which is worth printing. H'e Was well known in the region of Clydesdale, and held in high esteem, not more for his zeal and learning than forliis simplicity of manners and entire goodness of heart. One day, Dr M ‘Keuzio was dining With a large party, among whom were the Hon. Homy Erskine anti other legal magnates. Towards the close of the meal a large dish of cresses was placed upon the table, and Mr M‘Kenzle, who was exceedingly fond of the esculent grass, helped himself largely; and not Only so, bus he ate with a keen relish, if not voraciously, carry.ng the food to his mouth with his lingers. Mr Erskine watched for a'time, and being struck with the oddity and grossness of the proceeding, he resolved to give the clergrnan a hint for the better regulation of his conduct. Said the wit: “Dr M’Kenzie, ere you aware that you put me in mind of King Nebuchadnezzar While in his state of Condemnation 1” The Company smiled, and looked to see the Cress-eater aba-hod ; but not a bit of it. Replied M'Kenzie, with a twinkle of humour : V Aye, do I mind ye o’ v ebuch iclnezzvr 1 That’ll be because I’m eating amavg the, brutes.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 755, 6 October 1876, Page 3
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231A ROLAND FOR AN OLIVER. Dunstan Times, Issue 755, 6 October 1876, Page 3
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