His church at Little bray was noted for the excellence of its choir.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.
"Stories of Animal Sagacity"
W.H.G. Kingston
The men who were at their stations seemed inclined to desert them, when it struck me that only one animal in existence could make that fearful noise, and as matters were getting serious, I went up to the first lieutenant and said- "I fancy, sir, that it's a donkey's bray."
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston