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The excited- individual entered the crowded room whilst the meeting^ was in progress, and having cleared his throat, he took - out a bundle of notes, and commenced to address _the meeting. . - The chairman-made repeated efforts to -interrupt the speaker, but he refused to be called to order. The" oration lasted close upon- an -hour, and when he had' resumed his seat the chairman managed to gain a hearing.
' Have- you quite^ Sone, ' sir ?' he asked; ' Yes— quite ; but 1 • defy you to deny - the truth of, my statements.' lie retorted. ' I have no wish to, sir,' said the chairman. • 4 The gas company, .the management of which % you complain, is holding its annual meeting in the* next ' room. This is the Vegetarian Society.'
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 8, 21 February 1907, Page 38
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125WASTED ELOQUENCE New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 8, 21 February 1907, Page 38
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