MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
Eather an amusing stor> reaches the Auckhnd Herald from Tfelensville^ It seenw tWt nt Hie local Resident Mtgis« trate's Court it was found desirable^ta recent sitting to swear a witness, when, to 'the dismay of *c clerk, the necessary instrument— a Bible— was found to- be missing. After a fruitlens search had Been made in the Court for the desired vNdme, the solitary constable was despatch©*! to buy, beg, or borrow one, but .on no aeconnt to return empty«h»nded. H© went and made a tour of the district, but with no better success, and as a. last resort he directed his steps towards, the hotel. He approached the bar, and made the interrogation, from freqaent repetition nrtw becoming distasteful-" Would you oblige me with th« loan of a Bible F The person addrewed htd barely, irae to regret Bar inability to comply with the simple request, when the questioner electrified her by a sudden stamp of the foofcand the ejaculation " Then, be jabere, i f a case. I have cone round the whole settlement and can't get a Bible !" So.;saymg, the disappointed policeman turned on his heel, and departed.
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Inangahua Times, Volume IV, Issue 62, 31 August 1877, Page 2
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191MISCELLANEOUS NEWS. Inangahua Times, Volume IV, Issue 62, 31 August 1877, Page 2
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