The difference between plain English ami Chicogo slang as manulaetureil by George Ado, the humorist, is exeinpliliecl thus. First, the English:—“Once there was a barrister whoso real abilities were not so commensurate with lii.s vainglorious piotenres. He had an aversion to any kind of labor, but, possessing a voice of large volume, he decided to employ his talents in the field of politice.” Next Mr Ado’s vernacular: —“Once there was a Bluff whose long suit was Glittering Generalities. He hated to work, and it hurt- Ins eyes to lead law, hut on a clear day he could be heard a mile, so lie became a Statesman,
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2143, 19 March 1908, Page 1
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