AN IMPERIAL PENSION
AN AMUSING INTERVIEW.
At the meeting of the Charitable Aid Board last night the case of an old man, in receipt of an Imperial pension, who desired admission to tho Home was discussed. It appeared that on receipt of his pension he usually spent the proceeds in liquo;. It was decided that the applicant should be on signing over his Imperial pension to the Board. The applicant appeared later and the matter was explained to him. He said he was willing to hand over his pension, “but I don’t like to be forced.” The Chairman: We don’t want to force you. We want you to do it of your own free will. There is no compulsion.
Applicant: What I don’t like is Mr. Robinson or anyone else following me about and spying upon me. (Laughter.) I want to be trusted. Chairman: You were trusted before, you know. Are you willing to give up tho pension? Applicant appeared to demur, and tho Board said he must let Mr. Robinson know his decision.
Applicant: I would rather arrange with you. In my opinion Mr. Robinson is no gentleman. The Chairman refused to argue any further and business was proceeded with.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2098, 5 June 1907, Page 1
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