THE POPULAR PARSON.
Tin: rector of Simpletown, close by the sea, Is a good honest parson as ever can be ; Dioucnes’ self couldn't hold him a curnil? In things philosophic, tear-taking, or scandal ' His H, ii.g is not a bad tliiiig, 't\v. iiM appear. Being up to just clos- on a thousand a year. He can for collections make earnest appeals. With wealthy old ladies drop into his meals; Can successfully plead, from his clerical perch. For funds to new feather a wing for his church A larae. handsome building, of ven great cost, In which his parishioners nearly get lost. The local get ups with his presence adorns ; Can play well at croquet with girls on their lawns. Acknowledges curtsies and bows from the poor; Attends mothers’ meetings, school treats, and, what’s more. Can pass a sound judgment on horses and wine. And can, when in town, like an Alderman dine ! Plays whist at his Club (though I oughn’t to tell), Goes sometimes for Nap. and “ Ecarte ” as well!
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1191, 2 November 1882, Page 2
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170THE POPULAR PARSON. Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1191, 2 November 1882, Page 2
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