A NGARUAWAHIAN'S TROUBLES.

Waikato Times, Volume III, Issue 150, 24 April 1873, Page 2

A NGARUAWAHIAN'S TROUBLES.

The following rhyme has boen handed to us for publication. Wo give it place in our columns because we believe it points to a crying evil :—: — J I've not the remotest intention, In writing the public » song, To fish from tho depth* of imention A word that would injure or wrong ; But as I hare been here ft •eiuon, And met with a very good slant, I pray you to toll me the reason I cam oi get all that I want. Of houses abroad thorp arc nrnny, I've liotie'd in passing through life. But hero I cannot get any , Oh what shall I do with my wife ? In Auckland she's waiting and sighing. And wishes Ncnca«tlc to see ; She says that she soon will bo dying Unless she can come unto me. A thought more before mo is flashing, And one, too, which gi\es me the blues ; My breeches do sadly wtvnt washing,, To tell jou I cannot refuse ; Now, this I consider an omen Of other not far distant wants ; O guiding star smd me a woman Well up in the washing of " pants." Now Eome, the historical city, They say was not built in a day j But here, it is more than a pity, That people should have it (o say — " The rate that Newcastle is growing, Points to the conclusion that when The Archangel's bugle is blowing, 'Twill not be complete cveu then 1" SrtctK. Newcastle , 1873*