The Forrest City times., 1899-11-17

Norton and the Bicycle" (having ref
erence to an experience sustained by
the Judge-We use the word sus-
tanned adyisedly.l IF We Could see
Ourselves as Others see Us:n and
many other and miscellaneous lines.
from which poet would not dare at
tempt to make rhyme, but from
which all those present did make
rhymes. and some very good ones at
that. We would like to publish the en-
tire list. but space forbids. and there
fore We have selected only the follow
ing which were especially good, and as
there is nothing upon the slips to in
dictate the author, We cannot be accused
of Partially, and hope those who think
their lines were better will not feel
sighted. Ii they do, we offer the
apology iu advance that the selection
WAS made by the piscatorial editor,
and that ought to be sufficient.
One upon the subject The Face See."
Ny partner Is a stranger to me.
Bot a most pleasing face has she:
And when a widower be.
I-shail seek 1.-The face see,'
For this exquisite pom, Mr.. ). ii. Mann
received handsomely bound volume OF
''Favorite Poems. atand Mrs. Mann is now
acting as bis amanuensis.)
Other gems by the gentlemen were a.
follows:
MI. Norton and the Bycicle.
There was no poetry In the motions he made.
When Norton rode the bycicle on the down
grade.
How Merry are We Tonight.
Eat, drink and be merry now.
Tomorrow ye may die;
Always be true TO your marriage vow,
And never tell a lie.
Why are We Here Tonight.
We wouldn't be. 'ceptin' the moon is bright
Couldn depend on the lectric light.
Another on the same subject:
With faces bright.
And hearts so light,
To wish the Judge and his charming wife
Happiness. JOY and long. long life.
After the Club Meets.
After the club meets tonight
Wen go home happy-not tight"
Although the loving cup was passed
But not sip to mel wasn't asked.
Who is My Neighbor.
My neighbor is so fair to see.
With eyes as bright as eyes can be-
That my heart. :Ah. woe is me.
Plutters as the busy bee.
A Mans Last Word.
mans last word lie seldom heard.
so the chroniclers proclaim it,.
But the whispering little bird.
I'm early morn. says it lie ..durn it,"
Mrs. Edward Robson wrote lines to the
"Cosmos Club" as follows:
s OF our dear Club. we only good can say.
One thing Is certain-it has come to stay
Our aims are high. and we hope that fruition
viii follow our able Presidents tuition.
A committee awarded this verse beau
tiful fan, hand painted, also by Miss Elise
German, of Washington, ID. c., the paint
ing being beautiful copy Of the Club
flower.
Other ladies wrote as follows:
Sweetest Story Ever Told.
The sweetest story ever told
Was how Dewey. the brave and bold,
Sailed fhto Manila Bay:
And made the Spanish sail away,
The Gentlemen who are Here Tonight,
The gentlemen who are here to-nishtp
Fill the ladies' hearts with delight,
Especially one-cbarning Harry Knight
Everyone knows he's "out of sight"
Who Has Bald Head,
Nichols, Mann and Turley
Stone and Jim Fusseii,
Calling, knight and yadakin;
But why cannot tell.
Barker. tool All, such is fate.
Be warned, young men. before too late.
When i Was Young.
When was young, my charms were many,
But now, alas. have not any.
Wrinkled and gray, droop with SORROW
Hurrah. I'll buy SOME paint tomorrow.
While the committee was making