Froghill’s long-awaited new manhole was inaugurated by the Hon. Gordon Bennet in a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday afternoon.
The manhole, which will allow entry to three sewer pipes simultaneously,
is crowned by a circular cast iron lid, emblazoned with the town’s motto ‘In Frog We Trust’.
“It is emblematic of the rapid progress enjoyed by our town,”
said Mayor Bennet, addressing an assembled gathering of over five onlookers, “that
we now have the ability to enter multiple sewer pipes from a single access point in the High Street.
"Make no mistake: in celebrating this one achievement, we are celebrating the greatness of our town and all its people.
"Make no mistake: in celebrating this one achievement, we are celebrating the greatness of our town and all its people.
“And so, without further ado, I declare this manhole open.”
Suddenly
aware of the significance of his words, his worship hastily added: “So let’s get
it closed quick in case someone falls down it!”
To a smattering of applause, he then cut the ceremonial ribbon before vigorously
shaking a jeroboam of champagne and spraying the crowd with it.
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