All Fools' Day.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3158, 2 April 1879, Page 2

All Fools' Day.

Many first-class jokes, at the expense of a number of respectable citizens, are reported as having happened yesterday. Amongst others we have heard of one too good to be consigned unmentionod to oblivion. An organisation of persons whose names have not transpired had very wickedly determined to make the life of a well known disciple of iEsculapius miserable for the day, and this is how the ramifications of these jokers worked on the doctor. At an early hour in the morning before Dr Blank had even pariaken of his matutinal cup of coffee a loud knock was heard at the front door, and a few seconds later the partly dressed physician was reading a letter purporting to come from a JRolleston resident to the effect that his wife was very anxious to see the doctor. It wound up " For goodness sake doctor come round as soon as possible." .And the doctor speedily got inside his coat and proceeded to the place indicated. On arrival, however, he found the gentleman from whom the letter professed to come whistling in a most unconcerned manner for one who expected a crisis in his house, and further, from the conversation that transpired, it turned oat that he was not a married man at oM, and the pcor doctor had been sold. It may be surmised that the latter did not leaze that shop in a very amicable state of mind. Towards dinner time, however, he was sent off on another fool's errand to the WaioLahi to see a man who had met with an accident. After that, though several other argent missions came, the doctor was not 41 had" again, though each successive attempt added to the disturbance of his usually serene temperament, and he determined to "go for" the next individual, who had the temerity to try to befool him. Another respectable tradesman received a large order for goods, but the usual signature of the writer was not at the foot of the communication, and not wishing to be "had," put the order down as a practical joke, and thought he was showing a great amount of cunning in not forwarding the goods; but judge of his annoyance when this morning his customer called in to know why certain goods had not been sent to his place of business as requested. Our friend fell considerably in his own estimation, and threw in a few blessings upon all practical jokers, although it was bis own fault on this occasion, for trying to be 100 sharp. The practice of playing such jokes as that upon our friend the doctor is one that calls for anything but commendation, and we shall not be surprised if the perpetrators receive a thrashing with the dootor's whip if they are discovered by him. Another story has also come to our ears: howagentleman was so greatly irritated by being repeatedly sent upon fool's errands, that he resolved to " go for " the very next individual that tried to befool him. He was trying to cool his injured fe-slings in the garden when his man servant, an Irish youth verdant fro_n the " ould sod," came and respectfully informed him that there was a gentleman at the front door who wished to see him. Now what the lad staled was true, but our friend at once jumped at the conclusion that Fat was trying to have him. So ii American parlance "he went for that Irisher/' and commenced punching the astounded youth in the face. After sweeping up the garden walks with the unfortunate servant he concluded by kicking him outside the gate. This latter exploit evidently acted as a panacea to his wounded spirits, and having cooled considerably he went into the house and found that he was really wanted on important business. ' We have not heard if his servant has yet given notice of his intention to leave or if he intends to enter an action for murderous assault against his master.