A LAY OF ST. GEORGES.

Bruce Herald, Volume XI, Issue 1016, 7 June 1878, Page 5

A LAY OF ST. GEORGES.

. ' The lion-hearted Richard spake, -In gentle lamb like tone, " A neutral part to-night I take — Not favouring anyone. This meeting I at once declare - - Is free alike to all ; I hope you'll then a hearing fair Give unto great and small." Then straight upon his feet did stand The gallant warrior James. Says he, "I do not understand This meeting's ends or aims ; Your Richard's words are worthless quite, - And, further, are untrue, For I've no business here to-night, Or right to speak to you ; For if I thought TA any right To speak, or even come, Why then I should keep silence quite— In factTd stayed at home." Then quick as lightning's flashing speed Sire Henery arose, But stayed before he did proceed With thumb unto his nose. *" The words that -from your Chairman .fell, If I had heard before, , I should have packed this meeting well - From platform to the door ; For is not this the county town, ' Although no burgher I, The burghers all must low lie down, For Im the County guy. "• And h_d I brought with me my pack, Instead of but a brace, Your resolutions in a crack To mine would give a place." Then honest Robert rose and said, " Though Tm no dog to bark, To ope my mouth I'm not afraid Of either Mayor or Clerk. • " My public conduct's always run - ' In groove most straight and true ; And though.a burgher! am one, - ' Fm also cockafwo: _ I did not want this railway line To come about my land ; And for greed of gold in fine Will not work underhand." . Then to the rescue rushed forth One of the Fourth Estate. Says he, " I've just come from the North, A story, Til relate. A story don't forget, I say, Or ask the reason why, Lest on the words again I play And plainly say they lie. " For all these men they have been told The field was free and fair, And'all replied, in accents bold, " ' We nil nVi'n.ll sure be there. Then let this leader bring his pack, . Well hunt them with a terrier; ; With shortened tails they'll all go back, Or else I am not Perrier." Then roused the lion from his lair, . > And shook his flowing mane. Iv , Says he, " Although I'm in the chair, You're quibblers all 'tis plain ; You dare not come up to the front, And speak like honest men, i. But croak in corners, as is wont Of foxes in a den. "But go and bring up all your pack Of. which so much you boast, ' - And when with all you hasten back You've but a brace at most ; For well I know your crooked ways, - And likewise bragging tongue — Before such threat the Mayor dismays He-lace tiie whole peek bnaf."

Then genfleEdirard, softly spoke, In accents mild and low, As if from sleep he'd just' awoke, And asked what wast the row. " Why should ye citizens allow Your anger to arise, Your little hands were never made - To tear each other's eyes. " Let dogs delight to bite and bark, For 'tis their nature to, But why should we give ' way to Clark, Or all his dogged crew. * For self let him do battle still — We know he's no compunction— ' And if he can he will maintain J Theit_e_-nt. Clarksville Junction- i " 'But facts arechiels that wanna ding/ Well bring them so together, Aad- prove that Clark has had his fling, And bring him to his tether. If right is might, succeed we most, No matter who'll oppose^ . And that we shall succeed, I trust,' And for the present close. _______—_—_———_——————- "•*■