Project Gutenberg 2015-01-18 Public domain in the USA. 247 Munro, Neil 1864 1930 Foulis, Hugh Erchie, My Droll Friend Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Erchie, My Droll Friend" by Neil Munro is a collection of humorous sketches and anecdotes written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the amusing exploits and philosophical musings of the main character, Erchie MacPherson, who operates as a beadle and part-time waiter in Glasgow. Through his distinctive voice and perspective, the reader gains insights into the quirks of Scottish life, community, and the subtle comedy of everyday human behavior. The opening of the story introduces Erchie as both a beadle at St Kentigern's Church and a witty commentator on the life around him. The narrative captures his interactions with different characters in his community, showcasing his views on topics like church attendance, holiday traditions, and the nature of social obligations. As he prepares for the Christmas season, Erchie reflects on the changing customs of his society, intertwining humor with his observations about the absurdity of modern celebrations and the complexities of relationships, particularly with his wife, Jinnet. The opening sets the tone for a delightful exploration of Erchie's world, brimming with warmth, humor, and relatable human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Glasgow (Scotland) -- Fiction Waiters -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: British Literature 370327 2025-08-19T09:48:14.531064 text/html 393101 2024-10-24T14:03:43 text/html 617179 2025-08-19T09:48:19.414035 application/epub+zip 619720 2025-08-19T09:48:15.329062 application/epub+zip 167136 2025-08-19T09:48:14.901048 application/epub+zip 726295 2025-08-19T09:48:22.783005 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 693002 2025-08-19T09:48:18.858077 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 245453 2022-09-21T18:32:44.999463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310988 2025-08-19T09:48:13.920084 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291263 2024-10-24T14:03:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16571 2025-08-19T09:48:22.913002 application/rdf+xml 10866 2025-08-19T09:48:14.983054 image/jpeg 2201 2025-08-19T09:48:14.941064 image/jpeg 568347 2025-08-19T09:48:14.584092 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia