THE LATE FIRE.
TO TIIE EDITOR. ' Sib, — May I ask but a few lines, not m extenuation, but simply explanation P (1.) I, and all, accepted the colonial meaning or application of the word ''loafer" as very different from "an idle man." " (2.) I have never been placed m the profitable position of " providing food " (of a digestible nature) for' an army or other body •> on the. contrary, whilst wearing Her Gracious Majesty's uniform (to follow Mr O ? Callag}ian| " 'twas myself that was food for the inimy's powther." Will you kindly insert this as a " parting shot." — I am, <&c, J* E. Gilbert.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MT18780323.2.17
Bibliographic details
Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 47, 23 March 1878, Page 3
Word Count
103THE LATE FIRE. Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 47, 23 March 1878, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in