About a Presentation.
There must be some queer people m Gisborne if there be much trnth m what the Standard relates, as follows : — « Th re is a gentleman m Gisborne — or, at any rate, somewhat near this beautiful township— who was beguiled into selling a tea and coffee service, to be presented to a gentleman about to leave the district;. The presentation was made, the tea and coffee service placed npon the table m the presence of the guests who were assembled to speed their parting friend. Speeches were made over these complimentary gifts, and all weut merry as a marriage bell. The acknowledgment having been duly made, the service was returned fr> the vendor to be inscribed appropriately. He had, however, never received a penny for his goods, and having once again obtained possession, he naturally retained them. His interests, he thought would be better served by following up the oH maxim, ' Leb him keep who can.' It now turns out that the de» parting: guest has summoned the vendor for the value of tho service, and the case is to be heard on Tuesday next, when some interesting moi'ceaux will be supplied to all who are fond of relishable hews."
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Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 116, 24 April 1883, Page 2
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202About a Presentation. Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 116, 24 April 1883, Page 2
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