The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

S.v;a&kiTNs E & &aeEt& & N &e% k&i&e7t@ ley" a number of Shakespeare contests were arranged which called for sharp matching of wits The result was flying of many bright sparks. But one of the most interesting points about the medley was that 1t was composed by Mont gomery girl--Miss Sophia Holmes. Three were included in the medley and the fol- lowing is one of them. The idea Is to fill in the spaces with the correct names. Who can accomplish 1t? A Meeting of Shakespeare's Women. Long ago a big meeting was had Of Shakespeare's women, both the good
 and the bad. Fair -. presiding in black gown Called the meeting to order with vigor-
 ous rap, And stated the object for which they had
 met Was to talk over plans to cancel the debt
 Jew, Who was pressing his claim. as the
 money was due. She requested each member plan to From which would be chosen the one that
 was best Then good Mistress - suggested a
 feast, For man likes good eating, as well as "No, indeed No, indeed" cried -. 'I hate all such things. since poor Ban
 quo's death "A balcony party. if given quite soon,. Would be very fine by the light of the Said sweet little - in voice soft
 and low, But -- declared, why, that would
 be slow. I suggest in its place gay masquerade, As I have suit in which to parade. And I know that - will second the For she too has the dress that she wore
 in Ardaf1 (el: And those who have no suits can certainly Here E- said, with stern Eastern
 frown, ''It never would do. why we'd shock the
 whole town. I and my maids and - fair, Win never go with you in that thing. so None objected to my Luit," said the And it's absurd for you to be making a
 scene" Instead of a ball. why not have
 play?"
  - will take part, if her husbands
 not jealous,
 - can pose well, as Leontes will tell Leah's daughters -. and Will each take part, am sure that they
 will. We could have it the thirteenth. if only
 we tried" "Oh. remember the Idesr' - cried; A.I i, ,tv.lr Np nlQV To her and the King. why. thoughts not
 the best" Have a Donny Brook fair. if you won't
 have a play, Said Cato's daughter, -. who liked "If we ask her. l know will dance, And perhaps bring her fairies the scene
 I am sure. many a thing can
 bring, For you know she succeeded in begging
 the ring.
 will tell us our fortunes, know, -s father, the magician, will give
 - win make the best of flower girls, With her sweet pleading voice and her
 long flowing curls." Madam President, I move to accept this Iris the best we have heard, say yes
 without question. am sure if we keep on twill be just the
 same, For women will talk-they have that
 name. am specially interested, you well can
 believe, For Lorenzo and will doubtless receive One thousand ducats, when this debt is
 paid" The Jews pretty daughter. -. said. "I also move to adjourn right away, And all 20 to work without more delay" Of this wonderful fair you have all doubt
 less heard, From mothers and fathers, or the tradi-
 tional "bird.' Twas a glorious success as history tells, Being well patroniZed by Shakesperean
 Swells. The debt was paid in gold. as was right No pound of flesh dodge-to Shylock's de-
 light, An a neat little sum was laid away, To be used by the ladies at some future
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