WELLINGTON WELLKNOWNS
He's got a lovely billet and yoji easily may see That he's eloquent .upon. the. joys of water ' Drinking— whether he sticks to it I pray you don't ask me— But judging by the "pitcher"— well, he orter.
(Leading *Hatter and Boss Tenor.) From childhood he sang, and he sang like, a bird, Enrapturing ev'ry song-lover who heard. I have here no intention oftr fav'rite to flatter, ... ,,,. . But it's true that, he's g&od— and an' excellent hatter.. .. ' ■"■''■"
He rolls him out "The Rolling Deep" Till sparrows tremble m their sleep. He swells bis chest and takes his key, Then thunders forth his lower G.
- ("Darby.") He deals m sweets, but don't look sweet himself ; Maybe it's worrying how to make more pelf That makes him look so pessimistic ; he Just simply cannot help himself, you see.
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NZ Truth, Issue 84, 26 January 1907, Page 5
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138WELLINGTON WELLKNOWNS NZ Truth, Issue 84, 26 January 1907, Page 5
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