CORRESPONDENCE. MUSICAL DOGS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 226, 30 May 1872, Page 8

CORRESPONDENCE. MUSICAL DOGS.

(To the Editor.) Pin. — There has been great discussion lately amongst the reverend gentlemen of the province relative to instrumental music being adopted in Presbyterian churches. In the Presbyterian church here we have solved the difficulty. We have got an instrument in the shape of a dog, that keeps singing all the time that the singing continues in the church. When the music is over he runs and plays with his brother dogs. He must carry a watch, for when the sermon is past and sinking commences again, he/is sure to be there, and taking the lead. His vocal efforts must please some of the congregation. His mode is this: He sits on his hind quarters; and looks as earnest towards the skies as if he meant something. I often wonder if he has been taught to pray, because if he is as good at praying as he is at singing he will do. The only eollefctiqn ever gathered at our church door is two dogs for facb member. I have often been inclined to ask if they would admit anyone to the church without ha\ r ing a dog. I would advise those whohave musically-disposed dogs to tie them up on Sundays, and lay the psalms beside them, and let them sirg at home. If the dog- in question is not left at home next Sunday I will publish the naine.-^-I am, &c. Decorum:. Tapanui, May 17th.