TOIL.

TOIL. GRACE G. BOSTWICK. 421.2 He sought for peace; he drifted here and there In many lands, and alien tongues he spoke; In vain upon his knees within a cell, The monastery's calm he did invoke. And then at last when Time had filched his…

Behind The Dinner Horn.

Behind The Dinner Horn. 262.2 Oh, the harvest days are coming, Tessledear, And tho' slow they'll very soon be here, When with ples and Jams and roasts You can dish 'em out your boasts How to cook thiugs on the homestead, …

THE FATTED CALF.

THE FATTED CALF. Edith Macvane 560.4 As the Fatted Calf behind the Fath- er's Axe about to fall, To convert him into Cutlets for the Homing Prodigal, "Why kill one Calf," he cried, "to fur- nish Welcome for the Other? Pshaw! you lack a…

Keeps Swinging on the Gate.

Keeps Swinging on the Gate. 597.2 Joe Jones, a likely lad was he, But sad to now relate, Whene'er his pa had use for him, He was swinging on the gate, There was plenty of work for Joe to do Both early morn and late: But nothing pleased…

Good Feeling.

Good Feeling. 255.4. What a relief it is to meet the fel- low with a smile and hearty hand- shake when you get a touch of the blues, and you feel as well, as though it isn't any use. Perhaps you don't get up against it that way, reader,…

THE FOUR SISTERS

THE FOUR SISTERS 576.3 There will come a maiden soon, I ween, Dressed in a cloak of palest green; The robins follow her gentle call, And wild-flowers bloom where her footsteps fall. Then will come another with stately trend, In lilies and…
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Mr. Grumble.

Mr. Grumble. 422.7 Oh! Mr. Grumble he did say. As the leaves grew on the tree. That he could do more work in one day Than his wife could do in three. Oh! Mrs. Grumble she did say That he must not grumble so: He might do the work in the…

Lulu

Lulu. 217.6 Lulu, dearest Lulu. You said that you would be mine. I'd treat you like a lady As long as the sun would shine. Chorus- Storm may rule the ocean, Bright heavens may cease to be, This world may lose its motion, When I prove false…

Let the Little Ones Come Unto Me.

Let the Little Ones Come Unto Me. 454.5 I think when I rend that sweet story of oki, When Jesus was here among men, How he called little chlidren as lambs to his fold, I would like to have been with him then. I wish that his hand had been…

When Autumn Comes.

When Autumn Comes. 442.7 When Autumn comes The schools commence, The squirrel runs along the fence, The crickets chirp, the wild bee hums, The froggies croak, the partridge drums, When Autumn comes. When Autumn comes, Thanksgiving's…

Resurgam!

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Resurgam! 39.3 From ash and desolation I will arise Imperial, triumphant-on my lips The hill's song and the sea's song, and the mist Of an eternal pity in my eyes. From ash and desolation I will arise And o'er my head the singing stars…

Two Ballots.

Two Ballots. 454.7 Along in November, when chill was the weather, Two ballots were chatbox torether Two ballots were call together They nestled up close like brother to You couldn't tell one from the other. brother: Chorus: They were both…

A Twentieth Century Man.

A Twentieth Century Man. 265.6 Maud Muller on a summer's morn Heard the ta of an auto's en- She saw the Judge go whirling past. xald Maul. "he's going fast." And then she thought of the sighs and tears The Judge had caused her all these…

If Knocking Paid

If Knocking Paid 1609 - If knocking paid, how easily We might win freedom from our earest The problems that are hard for me Would soon be trivial affairs; I'd live in luxury and own An auto of the highest grade; With all my troubles overthrown,…
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THE TURKEY’S THANKSGIVING CONUNDRUM.

THE TURKEY'S THANKSGIVING CONUNDRUM. 436.6 The kitchen shelves were loaded, with pumpkin pies and mince; There was jelly in the pantry, and preserves of peach and quince. There were nuts and apples ready, and the cakes were large and nice, And…

The Old Organist.

The Old Organist. 319.6 The morning services were o'er. And yet the people stayed. While some remarked how wondrous well The old professor played. His muste filled the village church Somehow as ne'er before: And c'en the choir were loath…
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A Child’s First Grief

A Child's First Grief 576.1 O, call my brother back to me! I can not play alone: The summer comes with flower and bee--- Where is my brother gone? The flowers run wild, the flowers we sowed Around our garden tree; Our vine is drooping with…

Song of the Ruby.

Song of the Ruby. 485.3 The heart of me is red with blood, the eyes of me are crimson fire, I light the way for all true loves, across the land of heart's desire. I cannot rest, I cannot sleep, I am at war with everything- I stain a queen's…

TO A BOY.

TO A BOY. 458.2 My boy, when passing through this life, Some rough old spots you'll find; Your troubles will at times be rife, To you they'll not be kind. A friendly word, a smile that's glad Will be 'ke gold to you, And don't forget…

Waiting for the Prince

Waiting for the Prince. 133.2 Happy maiden in whose eres Beams the sunny light of youth, In whose soul a glory lles Tremulous with love and truth; Musing of the days to come, Full of visionary glints, Through her mind sweet fancies run,…