THE AMENITIES OF PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE.
(From the "Nelson Mail," May 10.) Scene.—Provincial Hall.—Time, Tuesday, 6.45 p.m.—The House in Committee.—Mr O'Conor haa just expressed his opinions upon that important measure " The Dog Bill." Mr Donne (loquitur), Let Boanerges thunder as lie may, The cut will mew, and every dog will have his day Under this Bill. Mr O'Conor: And, Let donkeys bray as loudly as they may. Mr Donne: Sir! Mr O'Conor: I said, Let don-keys bray as loudly as they may. Mr Donne: I move, Sir, that those words be taken down. Mr O'Conor: I have not the slightest objection, indeed, I would wish them to be placed on record. I said:— Let don-keys bray as loudly as they may. [Exit with hat on head.]
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Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 818, 30 May 1871, Page 2
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