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Church Minister caught in a rather worse-for-wear state
Church Minister caught in a rather worse-for-wear state " Eh, Meenester, what ud the Congregation think if I wos to tell tem I saw you in this condeeshun?" " Mon" (hic). " They d no believe ye." Date: 1892
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1892 Clergy Congregation Disappointment Disbelief Drunk Drunkard Drunkards Drunken Drunks Minister Ministers Phil Poor Preachers Priests Wear Wobbly Worse
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This intriguing photograph, titled "Church Minister Caught in a Rather Worse-for-Wear State: 'Eh, Meinister, what ud the Congregation think if I wos to tell tem I saw you in this condition?' 'Mon,' he replied with a hiccup, 'They d no believe ye.'", dates back to 1892 and depicts a Scottish church minister in a state of apparent intoxication. The image captures the minister in a dimly lit room, his face flushed and his posture unsteady, holding a glass in one hand and leaning against a table with a disheveled appearance. The photograph offers a glimpse into the human side of the clergy, challenging the traditional image of the pious and upstanding religious leader. The minister's drunken state and the implied disappointment and disbelief in the caption suggest a sense of disappointment and potential scandal. The photograph is a reminder of the complexities of human nature, even among those in positions of religious authority. It also offers a window into the past, providing a snapshot of life in Scotland during the late 19th century. The image is a valuable historical document, shedding light on the social norms and expectations of the time and offering a unique perspective on the role of the church and its leaders in Scottish society. Despite the potential embarrassment or scandal, the photograph also evokes a sense of empathy and humanity. The minister's vulnerable and humanizing portrayal challenges the notion of infallibility and invites us to consider the complexities and challenges that even the most revered figures may face in their personal lives.
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