Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1889 — Hunting for Jones. [ARTICLE]

Hunting for Jones.

At Oxford a good deal of fun is poked at the Welshmen who crowd to Jesus College, and are currently believed mostly to answer to the name of Jones. There arrived one evening at the porter’s lodge a stranger, and a colloquy began as follows: Stranger—Kindly direct me to the rooms of Mr. Jones. Porter—There are forty-three Mr. Joneses in college, sir. Stranger—The man I wish to see is Mr. David Jones. Porter Twenty-one Mr. David Joneses in college, sir. Stranger—My Mr. David Jones has red hair. Porter—Seven Mr. David Joneses have red hair. Stranger (in despair)—This is very awkward. Mr. David Jones asked me to come and take wine with him. Porter— Why didn’t you tell me that at first, sir ? Second staircase, ground floor, right. All the other Mr. Joneses drink beer.