Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-11-19

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every particular, Nearly all the citizens
town partook of the elegant repast
prepared for the occasion. The social
of the occasion were of the most
Measurable kind. About nine O'Clock,
Mr.. ID. +. Potter read an original poem
dedicated TO the bachelors club, which,
utter frequent solicitations from different
members OF the club, he finally consent
vi to publish. We present the poem be-
ow:
This little episode TO. night,
Brings TO my mind some things TO write;
About the jolllest set in town,
The Bachelors Club of civat reuown.
They're known by all both far aud near
In raiment fine they on appear.
With snow white gloves they dress The same,
Aud though not dudes they sport a cane.
Perhaps an introduction here,
Out Of the way will not appear:
The name OF each 10 you IN give,
And might as well commence with PIP.
Next oCHsESnEIrER, large aud tall,
The President he IL Of all;
Then NIEpEEFEuuE stand, by his side,
10 keep BOOKS neatly Is his pride.
They keep most every him for sale,
From mighty engines to a nail;
Or II perChanco some things they lack,
Call ON NIKE TRACY crost the traGs
FRED HARRIS stands IN front Of desk,
With ntckle pencil on his vest;
And should q lady call who's III,
He'll 70 Try h pill.
YR4sK Wal LACE, BARKER, BESJAsIE,
A trio OF dne gentlemen,
scHACHTE, PALMER, TALLAcKsos,
LEyoY, HhisE and Peterson.
And FosTKR | must nat forget
Ia yUildeT school house can be met;
Pupils he has from Ice aud ChIlson,
And has assistant Is Miss Wilson.
These Bachelors think they are secure,
From woman's charms I'm very SIRE:
But can't they see this IS a plan
These ladies laid to break their bandf
Can they with such rsguish eyes,
Such rosy lips with cute replies;
oh, mol Ms well might hlils OF sand
Expect the earthquakes shock 20 stand!
The law Of God on Heavens throne,
Is man, thou shalt not live alone.
But 'tis no use palayering,
know their ranks are watering.
FRASE WALLACE deeply feels his woe.
Aud 10 a Messenger did got
Into her ear hc poured his grief
Her words afforded sweet relief
And OcHsEEREITER. prudent mani
With thoughts Of future lays his plan;
He bought a bedstead 81 the fair,
Twas made for Two aud room To spare.
There's A. T. BARkER. my old friend.
Before him all the sch0olinarms bend:
He asks them questions when he pleases,
And oftentiines their patience leases.
on circus day when crowds were massing.
saw q gent and lady passing;
know he f0Hdly must have loved her.
For 10 his side he closely Rugged her.
did not have my glasses on.
But still I'm sure twas TALLAcKsos:
know him by his stately TRAD,
TIT lofty carriage OF his head.
But BARK IN soon will have 20 yield.
Some damsal sweet will take the field;
some lovely type OF female beauty
viii catch him. ifshe does her daty.
n BESjanfx, I do deciarei
Has got a girl-Idon't know wherei
Her name 10 you ! dare not tell.
But think or shovel without The 81"
so ALEX Ross. the jcweler.
A line young man I must aver;
lie Slightest wrong With all hi, might,
But loves 10 sit besiiethe Hryht
The butcher boys who furnish meat.
Ofany klud you want 10 eat;
Their partnerships about 10 20,
And from my heart ! pity jog.
For a little miss JUS, past Is.
With rOgutSh eyes az ere wss seen;
Let fly an arrow rom her quiver.
And struck him just above the liver.
II took effect, he soon will 20.
His breath comes shOrI his eyes agiow;
From winters storms he needs a shield,
And taihss is.ii al . Ssas.ssyssa
n NEipsSFEUnH has bound a chick,
A plymouth rsek or D0aiRick!
And others OF you could be mentioned,
Who deeply blush Ii closely questioned.
Now hadn't you better end this racket.
Aud stand out sluarely in the ~ srket.
The girls will plague you all you life,
They want a Husband, YOU a Wife.
After the the reading Of the poem. Mr..
PIdcock made a very pathetic address. as
he has measured the depth and
altitude Of profound solitude and felt
hat a change was q ''consun,ation de-
to be wished" His address was
'pplauded to the echo. The company
hen dispersed well satisfied with the
evenings entertainment