Jealousy in the Choir.
Silvery-noted, Lily-throated, Starry-eyed and golden-haired, Charming Anna, The soprano, All the singers' hearts ensnared.
Long the tenor Sought to win her, Sought to win her for his bride ; And the basso Loved the lass so, Day and night for her he sighed.
The demeanour Of the tenor To the basso frigid grew; And the basso, As he was so Mashed, of course, grew frightened too.
Anna smiled on Both, which piled on To their mutual hatred fuel, So, to win her, Bass and tenor Swore they'd fight a vocal duel.
Shrieked the tenor Like a Vennor Cyclone howling o'er the plain; Sang so high To quite outvie The bass, he split his head in twain,
Growled the basso Till he was so Low, to hear him was a treat ; Lower still he Went until he Split the soles of both his feet
Charming Anna, The soprano, Mourned a week for both her fellows; Then she wed the Man who fed tiie Wind into the organ bellows.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2401, 8 March 1900, Page 65
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170Jealousy in the Choir. Otago Witness, Issue 2401, 8 March 1900, Page 65
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