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George Methuselah Waistcoat.

This scion of respectability is supposed by many to be affected with old age and imbecility, but this is scarcely true, as he has lately exhibited symptoms of spasmodic bounce which ostensibly, at any rate, liberates him from the imputation of sterilty of intellect.

He is believed by some to be cousin german to Sir John Falstaff, by others, however, he is looked upon as entitled to a closer relationship. Certainly, corporal and mental development favour this latter view.

This gentleman is a Provincial Council representative of 22 enlightened electors. Has broad views upon every question, and exercises his ponderous intellect for the good of the country. Has, if anything, a loaning towards the goldfields, and has frequently been known to evince a desire to further their development by every means in his power.

Has a great aversion to railways, and lately endeavoured, unsuccessfully, to prevent the construction of a certain light line in the Oamaru district, which' his capacious intellect foresaw could only benefit a few at the expense of the multitude.

Is closely allied to the gentleman who forms the subject of the proceeding sketch, being no less than his political twin, and possessed of a like extent of mental calibre.