YOUTH'S ILLUSIONS.
Who that is old does not remember
Dreams and visions of days gone by,— Dreams of a future, radiant, tender,
Rosily-sweet as an even'ing sky? Who that is old can say with surety Yea, I have realised all that I dream'd, And the fair visions that danc'd before me
Prov'd in experience all they seem'd? Who that is old does not remember
Rapturous faith in his heart that burn'd, Faith in his kind, and their high perfections, Faith that all cynical doubting spurn'd? Who that is old can say unfalt'ring,
Still I believe in the flawless truth, Honour, and genius of men my brothers,
As in the credulous days of youth? Oh, golden dreams! and oh, lofty visions! Sorrow it is from your spells to part; No subtle knowledge of good and evil E'er for your loss can repay the heart. Yet, could we reap of those dreams fruition,
And were but truth to those visions given, Earth were enough,—and the soul, enchanted, Never would sigh for a brighter heaven! —WYCH ELM.
Inch Valley, July 17.
It is wise to provide against emergencies which are liable to arise in every family. In sudden'attacks of cold, croup, asthma, &0., a bottle of Acer's Oherr^ Pectoral will prove a never-failing remedy. ,
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Otago Witness, Issue 1903, 24 July 1890, Page 33
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