MR. SEDDON’S LECTURE.
[to the editor.] Let member Seddon mind his seat, By planning tracks, flumes and tailraces ; And trouble not ’bout cooking meat, Or shaming ladies to their faces. ’Tis quite enough to tend his duties, And do his part well as our member ; And leave alone the borough beauties, To burn the “roast ” or cook it tender. His stomach was the source and aim Of Mr Seddon’s evening lecture ; But from the heart the mouth shall speak, So saith the true and Holy Scripture (t While he explained what seemed most clear, So clearly that it seemed perplexed,” His end he did not gain, we fear ; But only made the ladies vexed. Let him take note, it aye has been, That no one ever learned through railing ; He’ll never get but toast and tea, If thus he tries to mend their failing. Their weakness he had better cover, And say their clever and good-looking ; By that, a new leaf they’ll turn over, And learn the noble art of cooking. Alxquis. Kumara, March 30, 1886.
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Kumara Times, Issue 2940, 2 April 1886, Page 3
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