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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 264, 16 November 1901, Page 4

Captain ilussdl was heard in hia happiest mood at the Gaelic dinner at Wellington, and he proved a star laughtermaker. He had such a rousing welcome : as must have done tiio heart good, and the audience hugely enjoyed his witty thrusts at the Premier, who also enjoyed them immensely. “ When I heard you all sing, ' For he’s a jolly good fellow ’ just now,” said the ex-leader of the Opposition, “ then I realised that you were musicians. You will therefore the more fully appreciate my having had to play second fiddle to Hr Seddon for ton weary years. As an ardent admirer of the violin I havo all along felt how much better Ir could have played first fiddle. But in the words of the tragedian, ‘ The-day-will-come ! ’ Then I will play the lead with dexterous hand, whilst my right honorable friend will have the consolation of playing upou a brazen instrument! ” Every sentence was punctuated with hearty laughter and shouts of 11 Well done, Captain! ”