Aberdonian Economy
Quite good-naturedly, as they can well afford to do, Aberdonians accept the
distinction of being the very embodiment of Scottish thrift, and are as amused
as any at the many humourous illustrations of the famous propensity.
The following item, which appeared in the "Notes by the Way" column
of a Perthshire weekly newspaper not very long ago, illustrates the trend of
wit:-
"There is great trouble brewing in Aberdeen (says a
correspondent). The tram fares have been reduced, and people who walked in
order to save a penny are now only saving a half-penny. The situation is
serious."
A Buchan Hercules
A Buchan youth who had found employment of a kind in Liverpool bethought
himself of entering the police force. A schedule of application having
been obtained, his physical characteristics were duly filled in, and as he came
from Buchan, these were exceptionally satisfactory.
Called for further examination before the Chief, he was thus addressed -
"Well, my man, physically you're all right, but I should like to know
something about your other qualifications such as your tact and judgement.
For instance, how would you disperse a mob in Liverpool?"
"Weel," said the Buchan Hercules, "I dinna ken foo I'd
disperse a mob in Liverpool, but gin it wis in Aiberdeen I'd jist tak' roon
the hat."
A Cheap Dinner
An Aberdonian on his way to Wembley met a friend, to whom he confided his
purpose. "Weel," said his friend, "if ye get tae London, be
shure taw gang tae 'Such-and-such' a restaurant for yer denner. Ye'll get
it there for ninepence."
On the tourist's return the two again met, and the visitor to London at once
began to expatate on the wonders of Wembley.
"But," said his friend, interrupting him, "Did ye gang for yer
denner tae that restaurant I tauld ye aboot?"
"Ay, did I."
"An' did ye get yer denner for ninepence?"
"Ninepence? I got if for seevenpence. I found tippence
ablow the plate."
Around the Fireside
by Rev T McWilliam
1927
