| Ernest SHIRE was recorded by J B Smith, the Bristol dialectician,
at Churchinford, near Taunton - he talks about his dialect & being mistaken
for an American - North Devon 'savages' & Standard English - milk, butter
& cheese - baking bread - types of wheat - 'Drashing' story - Vets -
Cow ailments - Milking stalls - Cowmen - Church - Rabbiting story - Weather
signs - Birds - Wasps, bees & nettles - Carnival - A mock mayor - Police
- Gypsies - Brass bands - Floats & dancing |
