THE FIRST LORD'S ENJOYMENT.
Relations between the women of T«'o middies were standing on the deck of one of His Majesty's ships, when a gentleman, who had Just arrived in a boat, asked them if thev would show him over the ship. They' consented, and, taking him round, began to "green him up," as they expressed it. "These," said one, pointing; to some conical shot, "are what the men play skittles with." And they followed with other valuable informations'of a like kind, all of which he appeared to take in. On leaving the ship he thanked them for all their trouble, and handed them his card, asking them to come and dine with him.
What was their amazement when thev •,.v.v written on the card, "Admiral Sir John Fisher."
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 25 November 1907, Page 4
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129THE FIRST LORD'S ENJOYMENT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 25 November 1907, Page 4
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