One on the Preachers
The preachers in a certain coast town noted for its Sabbath observance were greatly incensed over the fact that printed cards bearing the name of a well-known shipbuilding firm had been received by prominent citizens, inviting them to attend the launching of a vessel on the next Sunday afternoon, the reason being given that the tide was highest on that day.
Sunday came and in every church the launching was widely advertised and denounced, and it was not until late in the day that some one remembered it was April the first.