Old and New Christmas.
Some time, far back, ,my Christmas fare Was turkey and a chine, With pudding's made of things most rave, And plenty of good wine. When times grew worse, I then could dino On goose or roasted pig ; Instead of wine, a glass of grog, And dance a merry jig. When still grown worse, I then could dine On beef and pudding- plain ; Instead of grog some good strong beer — Nor did , I then complain. ■: But now my joy is turned to grief, For Christmas Day is here ; No turkey, chine, or goose or beef, No wine, no grog, no beer !
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Observer, Volume 9, Issue 574, 28 December 1889, Page 4
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104Old and New Christmas. Observer, Volume 9, Issue 574, 28 December 1889, Page 4
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