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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-10
Staunton Social News.
Especial to The Tines Dispatch. j


sTAuNToN. VA, November 9.-rhe first
fa'l german of the staunton Cotillon Club
was given In the Virginia Hotel ballroom
Wednesday night. Music WAS furnished by
the Beverley orchestra. and at midnigh:
elcg giant REFRESHMENTS We're served. Those
dancing were Dr. and Mrs Glasgow Arm
strong, Miss Lou 4Fauntleroy. with Mr.. Joe
Shirley: Miss Helen Baxter. with Mr.
George Allen; Miss Mamie Grasty, with Mr..
f. p. Mcfarland. Miss Elise Halle with
Mr.. Columbus Halle. Jr.:g Miss Evelyn
Shi eckhise, with Mr.. Raleigh Taylor: Miss
Sue Bell. with Mr.. +. w. H. Pilson; Miss
Anne Bell. with Mr.. Ernest Hoge; Miss
Mary Halle Allen. with DR.. r. Wilmer.
sprinkel; Miss Olive Tumberlake. with Mr..
W. q. Woodward; Miss Mary shreckhise.
with Mr.. Littleton Tazewel; Miss Louise
Llttig. with Mr.. Aldrich Dudley; Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur blackboard Mr.. TayIoe Black
ford. and. Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Blackboard
Stays. Messrs. Henderson Liggett j. s.
Cochran. Harvey Allen, Peyton Cochran, H
l.. Opie. Fred ralz. G. C. Walker, Jr.. OF
Richmond, A. w. Blaokley. Donald Allen,
Granville Curry and Col H. Fl. Wayt.
Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Halle have re-
turned home from St. Louis.
Mrs. DR.. b. c. Gregg has returned to her
home In Florence. 8. c.. after u visit to her
sister. Mrs. j. Fred Effinger.
Miss Mabel Worthington, OF Baltimore,
and Miss Mary Worthington, of Winchester,
are visiting Mrs. S. Godfrey Henkel
Mrs. L. w II. Peyton and Miss Elizabeth
Cetlett have returned from Baltimore
Miss Mamie Caughy has returned to Balti-
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q. Buskey, tie Very Rev. Charles ii,
Woodson, dean; the Rey. Robert s..
Carter. the Rev. James Watson. Morris.
p. d.; the Rev. George w. Howard.
Rev. Mr.. Geiger and the Rey,. Mr.. Gill.
Much disappointment was felt on the
last day when 1t waa learned that
d., bishop coadjutor, who had been
until then expected, could not be pres
ent. a large share OF the pleasure
and success Of the conyocation must
Henry Landau Derby rector OF st. An
Jrnuyg -
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Hanover Social News.
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ROCKVILLE HANOVER CO. VA,
November 9.-Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ Wilt
shire. Mr.. ]: w. Wiltshtra,. Mr: J; 30
iSnead, Mr.. 3. K. Cooke, Mr.. p. p. Toler
and Misses Nancy Snead and Fannie
IToler visited the exposition this week
!, Miss Lena Johnson, who has been
Equite sick with typhoid fever, Ia Inn
proving very; fast.
Mrs. B. K. Cooke is spending some
| time with relatives In Goochland and
| Louisa counties.
Miss Mary Arlington BowleE will
spend Saturday and Sunday with her
father at Dabney's. Va 10 rs
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Henley. OF Short
Pump. Va, visited at Mr.. Joe Nash's
| this week.
Miss Mary Grubbs is in King and
Queen county, at the bedside of her
uncle. DR.. Grubbs. who has been quite
sick for some time.
Miss Mary Shelton. of New York, has
been visiting Mrs. W. P. Shelton.
Mrs. Pattie Deitrick, of Coal HILL,
Va. spent few days this week with
her son, Mr.. s. G. DIETRICH.
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Lawrenceville Social News.
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Especial 10 The Times Dispatchl
LAWRENCENILLE. VA, November
s-Mr and Mrs. A NJ. RawIinPs have
returned from their wedding tour in
the South,
Mrs. X. ". Hannah visited in Nor
folk this week.
Miss Ida Jones is visiting Miss Liz
Miss Z. Ruth Oldham. of Accomac.
Is visiting Miss Elizabeth Derby, of
Church Street.
Winston Salem. N. c.. are guests at
the home OF Mr.. James. Rawlings
Miss Ola Rawlings. of Charlie Hope.
Is visiting Mrs. W. L. Edwards.
Mr. G. a. Raney has just returned
from a visit to Richmond.
Mrs. c. c. Bracey, of Iowa has been
In town for two weeks on account of
the Illness OF her mother
After an interesting session of four
days the Norfolk Convocation of the
Episcopal Church closed on Thursday
at st. Andrews Church. Tho follow
irg clergymen We're in attendance:
The Rev. Frederick A. Filter, the Rev.
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Stoddert Social News.
Special 10 The Times-pis,atch

ESPECIAL TO The TImes-Dlspatch]
STODDERT. VA. November 9-Nfrs
j. w. Crute has returned to her home.
from Memorial. Hospital at Richmond
where she underwent n successful
operation.
Mrs. w. II. Wiley. of Louisville, KY
has gone to the Memorial Hospital fol
treatment. Mrs. Wiley attended the
golden wedding of her parants. Dr.
and Mrs. III. F, Blanton. which was re-
Adriance post-office has haen dis.
continued, and mail for. Angola an6.
stony Point now comes from Jeters-
vile. ~ : = - - 7
Miss Ellen Lyon and brother re.
turned from a trip to jamestown Elk.
Mr.. p. B. Hughes has moved with
his family to his ancestral home neal
Guinea Church. Mrs. Mary B. Blan.
ton goes with them
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Floyd Social News.
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FLOYD. VA, November s.-Mr. D.
slusher. sheriff. Is in Richmond on bust
ness and will be away the remainder OF
Judge W. L. Howard left wednesday for
the exposition $l,
Captain and Mrs. ]. NJ. Boyd have 10
turned from the exposition.
Mrs. James Dalton. OF Hillsville is visit
Ing her son. DIR. Nj. l.. Dalton.
Mr.. Isaac Epperly, of Blacksburg. Is
visiting. his. parents, Mr.. and Mrs.s ]. W.
'Epperly. near the village.
Mrs. DR.. Pendleton left Monday, for Nor
folk, as delegate to tho Confederate
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Elizabeth James. 81,
Miss Elna Parklns. who was n guest at
the home OF her uncle. Mr. Frank waltef.
las returned to Washington
Mrs. Frank 2. Lee. of Prince. w. Va. Is
visiting her mother, Mrs Newton Wayt.
Mra Arthur Field I.ndley and daughters
visiting Mrs. Henry A. Walker have gone
to New York. They will sail next week
for Cuba.
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MISS RUBY RICE.

peIIlpo spA emeuos 1000 eua uoIuA
out. Those attending We're Rev. Jo-
speh B. Dunn, rector OF st. Paul's;
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ly of Richmond. Charles L. Hutchins
secured the mems prize. a white tie.
There was a two-course luncheon, in
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SOCIE' | y.
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Adrlatic on "Wednesday last for Europe.
lie Will give n series or piano recitals
On the capital cities OF Europe this
winter.
Mrs. w. II. Brogdcn and Miss Ellen
Brogden are visiting Mics julia Brog-
den. In Court Street Portsmouth, Va.
Mr.. Hartwel1 Augustus Taylor, whose
marriage to Miss Virginia Pollard
Clarke VIII take place Tomorrow even
ing in lilrse Baptist Church. has ART
rived In Richmond with his bridal
party.
Miss Eleanor Wheat, who spent some
time in Richmond, Is now visiting In
Staunton.
MIR. Ross Mcneil, or Norfolk. Va,
will spend to-day in Richmond.
Miss Kate Hamlin, of Danyillc, Va,
= visiting friends In this city.
Mrs. George A. Haynes, who spent q
week in Richmond and at Jamestown
Exposition, left for Verdon. Va, FRI
day.
Miss Ellie Montgomery returned to
her home In Hanover after being the
guest OF Miss Lillian Haynes for the
past ten days
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
Intended 90 sail On Columbia.

Miss NJ. Chase, a teacher of Salt
Lake City, arrived in Salem last
evening from Coos Bay to visit her
cousin w. l.. Simeral OF this city.
she will leave today for Silverton,
where she viii visit relatives. She
came through California on her trip
to Oregon and intended sailing on
the Columbia direct TO Portland from
San Francisco when at the last mo-
ment while In the Golden Gate city
she received a message from rela-
tives in Coos Bay and decided 10
visit there. She therefore sailed on
the PLANT which was near the
Elder when the dereliot, San Pedro
was towed into port.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
Must Comply With Law.

A meeting was recently held by
the insurance commissioners OF Ore
gon and the fire insurance underwrit-
ers of the Pacific coast, and II Is
probable that an order requiring in
surance companies to comply with
the law will be issued by Secretary
of State Benson to the various com
panies doing business in this state.
The underwriters are at present In
vestigating the conditions and meth
ods in San Francisco, and the order
will not be issued until their report
has been made.
The law which holds that all pro-
visions modifying the form set forth
by the statute shall be in differept
colored ink, and In letters twice the
size of the rest Of the policy, will be
enforced.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
Hurt His hack -

Fred Bernardo. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. Bernardo. OF South High
street, will probably be confined TO
his bed for several weeks. owing 10
an injury 10 his back some time ago.
At the asst Willamette-Chemawa field
meet. which was held on the varsity
campus. a discus was thrown which
struck him In the back. Little AZ
tention was paid to the matter at the
time. He has been working In the
cannery. and has noticed that lift
ing any weight caused his back 20
give him considerable pain, and that
the injury has grown gradually
worse. On being examined by Drs,
Byrd and smith yesterday IL was
found that his spine had been af-
fected. aud that Il would be necessary
for him 10 remain In bed for two
weeks Ia order that the injury might
heal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
War Chief Sam visits Old Friends

John Sam, an Indian, one time
chief of the remnants of a tribe OF
Indians in this vicinity, is visiting
old acquaintances in oregon City.
With the coming of the white set
tiers tho tribe was disbanded, and
John lived here till about 20 years
ago. when he and his family left for
Eastern Oregon. Luck favored him,
and today he is the owner OF a fine
stock ranch In the Cascades.
John is acquainted with all the
early settlers. and recognizes nearly
all OF them at first sight. He is be-
ing shown the town by Joe Suisap, a
former tribesman, who is one OF Ore
gon City's characters.-oregon City
Star.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

ries are now ripening in large guam
titles on the mountains.
So many people despoil the berry
patches by breaking the bushes that
word of appeal TO save the bushes
does not seem out Of place. 1t ruins
next years crop to break off the
bearing bushes, and is an act of in
excusable vandalism. Save the
bushes for next year. This is not
the last year. If everybody broke
bushes and sat in the shade and
picked the berries off, how long
would It be until the pleasant enjoy
ment of picking huckleberries would
be destroyed?
Save the bushes. Don't vandalize
the berry patches.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
FiIes Answer 10 obiection.

w. F. Gholson, administrator OF
the estate of J. b. Gholson, deceased
has filed an answer in the county
court TO the objection of f. +. Ghol-
son to the final account. The answer
sets forth that the administrator re-
ceived from the I. o. o. F. lodge of
Mccoy the sum of $50 which was
used in behalf Of the estate of the
said J. B. Gholson, deceased. The
administrator denies that he collect
ed $5 from John Walling, but says
that S4.30 was collected, one-half Of
which sum was his own and other
half belonging to the estate.
He states that outside of the real
eotate of the deceased he received
from all sources from the property
OF the estate the sum Of $212.75 and
further from the /. o. o. f. lodge,
$50, making s262.75 and that he has
paid out for the debts of the estate
$235.94.
He asks for S22.20 which is claim
ed to have been advanced by himself
for the benefit of the estate, also
S39.39 administrator commission
and $40 for attorneys fees in the
matter of the objections and asks
that the court dismiss the said OBJ
jections.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
Hops Contracted for at 15c Pound

Hops Contracted for at loo Pound
Three hop contracts were filed in
Recorder Ramsby's ONCE Wednes-
day, all three calling for Is cents q
pound, and contracted to Ed. C. Her
rem of Auror.
II. A. and Samuel w. Wolfer, Of
one mile south OF Needy. are to de-
liver 40 bales from their field OF ~
acres; b. Merz, OF / u miles south OF
Mackburg, 5000 pounds from his
field OF seven acres, and William
Brush. OF Macksburg, 40 bales from
his field OF 10 acres.-oregon City
Star.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
Save the Berry Bushes.

The East-oregonian very sensibly
says; Hundreds OF people are now
going into the Blue Mountains 20
pick huckleberries. The crop this
season is excellent, In fact. il is the
first crop that has escaped the frost
for a number OF years. and the ber-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
PERSONALS

|
Mrs. o. E. Krapsse, of Portland, is
visiting in the city.
E. n. Fish, of Sacramento, i5 the
guest of Salem friends.
Roy Bean went to Portland this
morning, after a short visit here.
Miss Jean Smith left this morning
for Newport for an outing on the
beach.
Mrs. Nancy Bushnell, of Irving, af-
ter a visit in this city, has returned
to her home.
Miss Freda Peterson left today for
Newport. where sheh will enjoy an
outing on the beach.
Miss Helen Litchfield and Miss
Mary Wann left today for Alsea,
where they will spend several weeks.
Miss c. f. Lambert, who has been
visiting Salem relatives, has re-
turned to her home in Junction City.
Miss Ena Uren left this morning
for Spokane, where she will visit her
father, j. s. Uren.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.. Baker and
daughter, Miss Dora, of Portland, are
visiting relatives in Salem.
Rev. L. NJ. b. Anderson, pastor of
the First M. f. church, of Wilbur,
oregon, after visit here. has re-
turned to his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Slocum left this
morning for Cottage Grove, where
they will visit friends and relatives
for two or three weeks.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Cox, who has been Wis
iting relatives in this city, has re-
turned to her home in Seattle. She
was formerly Miss Bun Parrish, OF
Salem.
Miss Agnes Stinson left last even
ing for the lower Columbia country.
where she will spend month visit
ing Captain Hooghkirk and family,
who are camping there.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.. Coomler and
grandchildren, Misses Opal and Alice
Hatch, and, Ben" the well-known
mail carrier, left today for Newport,
to spend two weeks by the sea.
Miss NJ Cox, one of the survivors
OF the Columbia wreck, who has been
visiting Mrs. L. NJ. Reeder, of this
city. left this morning for a visit in
Portland and cities in Washington,
en- route 90 her home in Elwood, In
diana.
Rev. and Mrs. Il. b. Lockhart, af-
ter a months visit here. have re-
turned TO their home in Garfield,
Mrs. Lockhart is a
daughter OF Or. Meredith, of this
city.
Rev. F. A. Colony and wife. Of
York, Nebraska. who has been visit
ing Salem friends for the past few
days. left today for Portland. They
have been making a tour OF the coast
and are very favorably impressed
with Oregon.
Roy hulitson, AFTER visit 10 MS
parents in this city. left this morn
Ing to join a surveying party that is
near Silverton. Roy has
been employed by. the Portland Gen.
sral Electric Company. in Portland,
but recently left the service in order
70 accept another position.
Rev. Davis Errett has returned /
rom Corvallis. where he attended 4
held by the state mis-
'ionary board OF the Christian church
Among important things accom-
Dlished at the meeting was the estab-
ishment OF paper which will furth-
n the work OF the board The pub
ieation will lbe known as the "Apos-
ollie Appeal" and will be printed
zach month at MeMinnville. Rev. C.
:. Swander, pastor OF the First Chris
ian church at MeMinnvlle. was ehos-
m editor.
-O--
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
cannot Use the Funds.

An opinion has just been reh-
dered by the attorney-general, az
the request OF the normal school
board OF regents TO the effect that
money voted by the Legislature for
repairs could not be legally used for
the construction OF new buildings Of
any kind.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
brothers Dropped Dead.

Amergus, Ga, Aug. Bran
Goodwin, a farmer. dropped dead in
in his cotton field today, and when
his brother, Arnold, when he saw the
body dropped dead, too.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

Alvin Mace, the well-known ath-
lete. has returned from Tacoma.
where he visited his mother, who has
been seriously Ill. She Is reported TO
be much improved in health.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
Cars We're Crowded

A large crowd attended the play
at Chemawa last evening. and the
Two cars which are ON the line 10
the school were taxed 20 tho utmost
capacity 10 handle the passengers, In
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
Attention, Elks-
Regular meeting tonight.
Index to House journal

The index 10 the house journal
was submitted 10 Secretary of State
Benson yesterday. and will be print
ed by the state printer and be ready
for distribution by the middle OF Au-
gust.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
Citizens OF suver Complain

Citizens OF suyer Complain
A complaint has been received In
the state railroad commission once,
signed by over 20 OF the citizens OF
suver. Oregon. setting forth that the
.s, p. Co, has no agent or other per-
son TO attend TO the business at the
station, that passenger and freight
trains are frequently late, and, as
there is no depot that the passengers
and freight are exposed to rain and
sun. The petition asks that an in
vestigation be- made. and that the
railroad company be required TO em-
ploy an agent at the said station,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

fact hundreds OF people were COM
PEELED TO walt at Chemawa until sew
eral runs had been made to Salem
before they could find room on the
loaded cars.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

wanted-Competent girl for go
housework. Enquire Of d.
Smith, s17 Court. corner sunn
Phone 40. f-si'u
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

Quilts for First Thirty Days-
and all kinds OF quilts mad
quilted, in any design, Tor "
Comforts 800. i4l ~
street. 7-sNA
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
A Coming Event--

The Arm OF Wenger a Cherring-
ton are receiving large shipment Of
pianos. and are preparing to put on
a special sale in the near future.
Watch for announcements.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

A Snap-Thirty-two lots. good
room house; good barn, and n
fruit trees. Situated on ar
500 per lot. Liston 4 ~
Agents SID
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

Notice-on and after July j. :
Ryan's real estate, loan, ins.'''
and employment ONCE VII
Commercial Hall, center o.
merclal and Center streets
$3.50 1
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

An experiment has shown that
1000 tons OF SCOT settled yearly on
the 10 square miles OF London''
area.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

Allie Moores went TO Portland this
morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
NEW TODA\

For Sale.--Sn-room house, VIII
porches; two blocks from ui !,
all kinds of fruit; good I
water. Will sell for sloet, I
cash. Address ''N.," Jouril
~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

Wanted.-To buy 20 bushels q
ley. also 10 bushels Of rye
Hrback, Salem No. 3. 7-2S'ls'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

Wood wanted-100 cords or
big fir or large second crowd |
livered on cars or wagon. Pea
tiary foundry. r. B. Fleni't
perintendent, box 3bi, salsn.
7-itu
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
CITY NEWS


Dirt. BY the Capital City Steam
Laundry. All work called for and
delivered. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Phone Main 1eb. 7-s-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

We are not in position 10 accept or
ders for slabwood for about 80 days,
The chas. spaulding Logging Com
pany. S-1-tf
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01
Norwich Union Fire
INSURANCE So,

Frank Meredith, Resident A,
onioe with VIM. Brown q Col
129 Commercial street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

Attention, Eiks-- I
Regular meeting tonight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-01

Attention, Elks--
Regular meeting tonight.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-10-16

"While the banks of the South, of
course realize fair profits upon the
business created by production and
handling of cotton, still oftentimes
they are taxed to their utmost capac-
ity to furnish to this industry in its
many ramiflcations all Of the money
that 1t demands. The banks furnish
money directly to many Of our far
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Given Up the Fight.

The efforts made by the State of
Louisiana to keep out the cotton
boil weevil have been unsuccessful,
and the commission having charge
of the matter has about given up the
fight. The conclusion arrived at was
that the weevil could not be exter-
minated. but that it's destructive OPP
erations could be kept down in a
measure by the farmers in careful
planting and theburning stalks.
: It is said the commission has had to
turn and fight the Guatemalan ants,
which were imported to destroy the
weevil. 1t has proved of a more men.
ace than the weevil ever was, and is
now seriously threatening both the
organge and sugar-cane industries by
its ravages. These same ants almost
wiped out the sugar plantations of
in the West Indies in a
campaign which extended over ten
years.
If this is true, and the American
Agriculturist says it is, it was a silly
and disastrous experiment to import
these nuisances to. the United States,
which already has more insect pests
than it can handle. These creatures
can't be used like sleuth-hounds to
run down any particular game, and
are sure to follow their appetities
into new fields. q
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-10-16

Inc oOys
/ wouldn't be a single thing on earth
Excepta boy,
And it's just an accident Of birth
That I'm a boy;
And. goodness gracious! When | stop
and think
That once I trembled on the very brink
Of maxim my appearance here a girl,
1t fairly makes my ears and eyebrows
curl,
But I'm a boy!
Just think of all the jolly fun there is
When you're a boy!
l tell you! you're just full Of business
When you're a boy.
There's fires to build in all the vacant
lots, g.
Go swimmin,' tie the fellers' clothes
in knots,
Tie tin cans on the tails of dogs; why,
gee!
The days amt half as long as they
should be
When you're a boy.
There's lots of foolish things that
make you tired
When you're q boy.
There's heaps of grouchy men that
can't be hired
To like boy;
There's wood to chop at home and
coal to bring,
And Here, do this--do that--the
other thing!"
And, worse than all, there's girls,
oh. holy smoke!
Are they a crime, or just a joke
Upon a boy?
And then there's always somebody
to jaw,
When you're a boy
Somebody always layin' down the law
To every boy;
"Pick up your coat; see where you've
put your hat;
Don't stone the dog; don't tease the
poor old cat;
Don't race. around the house''.--why,
suff'rin' Moses!
The only time you have to practice
things like those is
When you're a boy!
And yet don't believe I'd change a
thing -.
For any boy;
You've got to laugh, tocry, to work,
to sing,
To be a boy;
With all his thoughtless noise and
careless play,
With all his heartfelt trials day by
day, -.
With all his boyish hopes and all his
fears.
I'd like to live on earth a thousand
years
And be a boy.