188 CAPTAIN FANSHAWE'S TESTIMONY. 
but since that period, I have been obliged 
to substitute a nankeen jacket, of my own 
making. My only remaining coat, which is 
quite threadbare, is reserved for marriages 
and burials ; so that it is customary to say, 
when a wedding is going to take place, 
* Teacher, you will have to put on your black 
coat next Sunday,' which is equivalent to 
informing me, that a couple are going to be 
married." 
In 1849 Captain Fanshawe said : " Mr. 
Nobbs appears to be very much respected by 
all ; and his virtuous demeanour, and careful 
education of the young, bear testimony to 
the faithfulness with which he has discharged 
his duty. The heads of families have ob- 
viated the necessity of his seeking elsewhere 
some more remunerative employment, by 
making over to him so much land as to place 
him, in that respect, on an equality with 
themselves." 
It will gratify the reader to learn that this 
worthy and humble-minded Pastor has lately 
had a sufficient provision made for his comfort, 
and suitable appearance as a Clergyman. 
The Rev. Wm. Armstrong, writing in 1849 
