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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 208, 3 September 1877, Page 4

The House in a Merry Mood.— - Duriug the discuasion of the Local Optiou Bill on Thursday there were several amusing; incidents, which are thus described by the Wellington Argus-' — Mr Pyke waa in a funpy humor, and when it came to hia turn to speak, ho roae with the solemnity of a Lord Mayor and remarked that some members had said the House was getting weary of the the Local Option Bill, but when he looked round the Hous 5 and caw the numbdr of members present, (there were about 25) he was sure the Bill found tavor witti all hon. genUemeu, but some of thaaj must be very thiraty. The House laughed heartily at this little bit or irony, and wbeu Mr Pyke adjusted his spectacles, placed notes in order, aud theu in stentorian exclaimed " Alesaouger, bring me a glaw of water," membsra actvally rimi'ed with laughter. The member for Duustaa iv the course of his remarks obsorvdd that policemen were bound to "run" so many poraona a week, or their superiors would not think they were doing their duty. Here there w c ie cries of " No, no." Well, said Mr Pyke, " hon. members may say 'No/ but I speak from experieace, (roars of laughter) of course I meim bb a Magistrate." Mr Travers then speaking to the second reading, saiii, "There is no greater evil than the bar," (( What bar?" innocently enquired Mr Macaudrew, "The bar of an hotel, sir," replied the barrister.

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