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A member of a certain Board of Guardians is regarded by his fellow-members— not without reason— as "an unmitigated nuisance." , How many times Mr G has figured in a "minority of one " only the clerk can tell, while it is his proud boast that he has squabbled with every member of the board, the ladies included. The other daj h*> found himself once more alone in opposition to a certain scheme , "Oh, very well." he remarked. 'It san idiotoc measure, but I suppose you will tell me the majority rules. The majority of this- board simply does as it likes, and " "Not always, Mr G , grimly retorted the chairrran, "or I should tremble to think what would happen to the minority !" Amid loud laughter the "minority" sat
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Otago Witness, Issue 2817, 4 March 1908, Page 87
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129Effective Reply. Otago Witness, Issue 2817, 4 March 1908, Page 87
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