davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1919-10-04
Near.14h St. Terrace

$,ooo-Attractive loca-
ton OH Jefferson street; 6
rooms and bath; hot-water
heat; front and rear
porches; excellent loca-.
ton; close to cars.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

Miss Lucy J. Schneider to an out-of-
town purchaser.
No. 4010 Georgia avenue was sold to
Harry Jeffries for an out-of-town
owner. 1t contains six rooms.
No. % Sth street southeast was sold
by r. j. CARRIER to Mrs. Hannah Ber-
mingham, who Is to occupy 1t.
Evening star., 1919-10-04
Northeast

Modern Groom colonial
porch home; containing h.
w. h.; attractive in every
respect; excellent loca-
tion; not far from Union
Station between two car
lines price, $3.50.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

fought In the German army. will from
next month don the French horisOp
blue. -
It 10 announced from Strassburg thGx
Alsatians and LorrAiners born in le19
and 1888 are to be called to the coloc6
tho tri-colors-n October. g
Evening star., 1919-10-04
TO DON THE FRENCH BLUE.
10000 Young Men Of Alsace-L
raine TO- Join the Colors.

PARIS. September 20 Correspond
ence Of the Associated Press).-
Twenty thousand young men Of Al
sace-Lorraine, most Of whom once
Evening star., 1919-10-04
Realty Office Removed.

The Office of the Bradley Hills, Inc,
Realty Company has been removed to
the Commercial National Bank build
ing, 14th and G streets.
Evening star., 1919-10-04
Takoma Park

Modern house, contain
ing 9 rooms and bath;
sleeping porch and SER
wants room in cellar;
completely equipped; I
acre of ground; vacant
and ready for immediate
occupancy; terms, $I,5oo
cash; price, $4,000.
Evening star., 1919-10-04

Red hair 10 regarded a. beautiful
IN Turkey. and consequently many
women dye their hair that shade. ~>s-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

Can you imagine buy
ing such high grade
standard Ginghams at
such an underprice when
cotton Is soaring Sky
high?" They're 80 inches
wide; plenty Of plaids,
stripes and solid color
ings, this week
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
lE| CHARTER FOR
VALVE and TANK
Sixty Three Corporations
Granted Right to Do
Business in March.
(By Associated Press.)

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April 3D.
Fifty resident and 10 nonresident cor.
Z pprati0ns were chartered by Secretary
spf State Houston G. Young, in the
Z month Of March, according TO his re-
port, Just filed Three foreign cor
8 putaHons also were authorized to car
~. on their business in West Virginia.
Twenty-three corporations increas-
cd their capital stock during the
) month, while decreases were made
bytwo. In the same period, 10 cor
p0ra4ions formerly in business in the
state were dissolved.
The total income OF the office Of the
secretary Of state for the month was
44,691.50, Of which about half came
q IN from newly chartered corporations.
Charters have been issued by the
secretary Of state during the past few
days to the following concerns:
Mutual Development company. OF
Huntington, w. Va, to operate for oil
and gas in Kentucky; capital stock
100. 900; tncorporators, A. /. Williams,
~. D. Scott, c. 3. Cunningham, r. M.
Parker and G. c. Crumine, all of
Huntington.
Miners Merchandise company,
< Laaark, W. Va, to conduct general
store; capital stock $1,000; incorpo-
4 ratOrs, ]. p. Wilkerson, ]. E. Ankers,
w. i. Ewing. A. ]. Whiting, and Ed
Walker, all Of Lanark.
Chittum Patent Tool company,
charleston, dealing in all kinds of
tools; capital stock, $4,000; incor.
Dorators, J. s. Hill, Dawes; Edward
Haywood. Charleston; w. l.. Chittum.
Spring Hill; F. N. Stambaugh, Charles
ton, and J. w. Cruise, Dawes.
The Lannan company, Chester, w.
Va, general wholesale and retail dry
goods and grocery store; capital stock
e10, 900; incorporators, Mary Lannan.
X y. ". Lannan, j. P. Kenney, Anna
Kenney and ]. F. McGary, all of
Chester.
Capital Film company, Charleston,
z moving picture business; capital $780,
600; incorporators, g. T. Swain, Ever
EFT Hughes, G. w. Fulks and w. A.
Tomb, all Of Nitro and G. H. Imboden,
Dunbar.
Allison Mine Car sprag company.
Plpefield, w. Va, dealing in mine car
sprays or breaking devices; capital
stock $4,000; incorporators, M. A.
Allison and G. G. Riley, Canebrake;
and s. M. Lambert, c. E. Lambert and
w. 3. Ross, all of Bluefield.
Atlas Jack company, New Cumber-
land, w. Va, dealing in all kinds Of
Jacks; capital stock, $4,000; incor-
porators, j. E. Carr, S. P. Berbout, G..
NJ. Baxter, r. B. Jester and E. A. Har.
tall all of New Cumberland.
y. and Q. Shop OF Wheeling, cloth
ing dealers; capital stock $4,000; in
cofporators, Abe Davidson and Bar
nett Fink brand, Brooklyn, N. Y; May
Hodick and M. /. Price. New York;
and II. G. Debruge, Wheeling.
American Valve and. Tank company,
Fairmont, manufacturers all kinds Of
brass goods, plumbing materials and
pottery; capital stock, s350,0O0; incori
porators, q. @. Frame. W. Kenneth
Barnes, n. II. Rose, Ward M. Downs.
and q. 4. Sharp, all OF Fairpont.
a.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

In making exceptionally
attractive Summer frocks
for women and misses
this dependable and dur
able Gingham is indispen-
sible. It is not tine ordin-
airy 45c Bingham. remem-
Der. Colorful plaids, ETC..
this week
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
Jury Disagreed in
Gun Toting Case

Yesterday in Justice CQnaway's
office jury was called to decide upon
the case Of w. R. Brandon, charged
with carrying a revolver. Brandon de-
MES the charge. The following men
did not agree and the case was dis
missed until April 25th when a new
jury will be drawn: Al. Morrow, L..
N. Kelley, w. H. Grandstaff, F. M. Nc
Elfresh, Fred Gould, q. ]. Lee, G. H.
Duncan, ]. H. Leonard, I. B. Glass
cock, c. H. Meredith. Charles Gettings
and James McElfresh.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
MONONGAH
Mlacellaneoua shower.

A shower was given at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Fleming in honor
Of Mr.. and Mira William Kearns, Mrs.
Kearns being sister of Mrs. Fleming.
A number Of friends were invited.
This was surprise to Mr.. and Mrs.
Kearns as they were invited along
with other guests and did not know
until after their arrival at the home
OF Mr.. Fleming the party was made
for them Mrs. Fleming served re-
freshments to the assembled guests.
They received a number Of valuable
gifts. The guests were as follows:
Mrs. 3. H. Swanson, Mrs. Henry Maui
Ter, 4irs. Walter Adds, Mrs. John
Gregory, Mrs. E. Candy, Mrs. Emory
Morris, Mrs. Joseph Jones, Mrs. Har.
vey Hall, Mrs. Jefferson Flanagan,
Mrs. George Fleming, Mrs. Harold
Fortney, Mrs. M. L. Bennett, Mrs.
Frank Bennett, Mrs. Clarence Spragg,
Mrs. Margaret Kearns, Mrs. Charles
Shuppe, Mrs. Herbert Spragg, Mrs.
James Dean, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
higgins, Mrs. L. D. Spragg, the Misses
Bonnie Fleming, Mildred Gregory and
Opal Morris, Masters James Fortney.
Charles and Eugene Spragg, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Spragg
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
Moose Will Initiate
53 New Candidates

Fifty three candidates viii be mi
Itiated by Fairmont Lodge. 8. Loyal
Order OF Moose, at its meeting in
Moose Home tonight. This Is the
largest class to be received during
the present dispensation.
During a former dtspensation the
lodge received tts largest class when
200 candidates were resolved.
A large number of applications are
expected at toniEht's meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
"A. M. Rowe Secretary
to Major M. M. Nicely

A M. Row, Of Fairmont, has been
detected by Congressman NJ. NJ. Nicely
as his private secretary upon Captain
Nickerson resigning to take a posi-
ton with q manufacturing establish
ment At Wheeling.
Mr.. Rowe had been private secre-
tary to Captain George NJ. Alexander
for several years, and Is fayorably
known by Fairmonters. He assumes
his new duties on May is.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23

Mighty attractive and handsome
little dreaaes made from fast color
oInshams in plaids, stripes and
solid colorings ages 2 to s years:
positive 81 values this week at
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
GOOD ROADS IN BARBOUR

PHLIPPI, W. Va, April 23-Una-
fble to get satisfactory bids from con-
tractors, the Barbour county court has
decided to do the county's road work
itself. R S. Dayton has been employ.
led as superintendent and work will
start at once.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
Personals.

Miss Irene Beaver. of Fairmont vas
a caller in Mopongah today.
Mrs. Thomas Talbot was shopping
in Fairmont this afternoon.
S. L. Shaver, member OF the Coun,
ty court, was overseeing the work be-
ing done on the Lincoln district roads
today.
Mrs. Walter Gaskin was shopping
in Fairmont Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Keener will leave
for Duncan, Pa, to visit friends and
relatives tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
Martins Drug stSre.
Fairmont, w. Va.

law Of fson. wisely provides that every owner Of property
tenant thereof shall keep the free Of all accum-
ulatons Of 6lh and rubbish which might be detrimental the
health give se offensive odo should b.-aeces-
~ oeal the attention of our people generally 70 his law.
For e past month have had lie au. officer syhg clea,up
the ladies of liz Civic Club have very dve and are
dH interested m trying have the whole cg cl,@ The Health
oer Of the city ha. been active calling aHs6 the law for lie
stnsnt Of public health As mayor of the am charged w
enforcement Of this law, dislike to be \ be called upon
give plain. certain and specific n96ce that and after May IL
properties within this city # shall sho contrary
de law the owners tenants eof will be 6ned You will
have clean up but will have keep clean Here
after intend invoke the assistance penalties provided under the
Inv for fragrant violations thereof
ANTHONY BOWEN. Mayor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-23
TO ATTEND WEIGHTS coNvEN.
e., TON.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April %
S. B. Montgomery, state commission
.er Of weights and measures, and DR..
C. w. Waggoner Of Morgantown, assist
ant commissioner will attend the ma.
tional meeting Of weights and measur-
es officials in Washington, May q to
"a.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
FATAL ACCIDENT

Lester Beeler, miner at Pierce. ac-
cidentally shot himself Friday night
last at about 1920 o'clock.
Beeler and number of young
folks from Pierce, had gone to
Thomas on a sleigh ride and on the
return trip at what is known as the
"Sisaboo,' about midway between
Thomas and Pierce, Beeler, in an en-
deavor to shove a gun in his left top
coat pocket, accidentally discharged
same, the ball penetrating the left
breast near the heart. He was taken
Immediately to the Allegheny
Heights Hospital at Davis, where he
received medical aid. He died at
two o'clock Saturday morning He
is survived by one child, his wife hav-
ing died about month ago of infu-
enza. Tucker Democrat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
CALLED Her FAMILY
TO Her BEDSIDE
Sx Years Ago. Thinking She Might DE- Says Texas Lady, Bu Now
She Is Wen, Strong Woman and Praises Cardui For
Her Recovery

Royse City. Tex.-Mrs. Mary Kill
man, Of this place. says; "After the
oirth of my little girl. my side COM
menced to hurt me. I had to go back
to bed. We called the doctor. He
treated me. but got no better.
got worse and worse until the misery
was unbearable. Il was in bed for
three months and suffered such agony
that was just drawn up in knot.
I told my husband if he would get
me bottle Of Cardui would try IT,.
I commenced taking it, however, tina.
evening called my family about
me-. for knew could not last
many days unless had change for
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
THRIFT STAMPS.

The green stamp passed at mid
nigth Of December 31st; the new
blue Stamps which made their APP
pearance on January 1st are only
half the size of the 1918 green stamp
and are decorated with the head of
Franklin, apostle Of thrift, which is
being made the basis of the 1919
work. "save and succeed" will be
the new slogan, to take the place Of
the old slogan, "save and sacrifice
Those who purchase the blue
stamps in redeeming their 1913
pledges will pay just II cents less
than in December, or SAP for each
Stamp, but they will not mature till
year later than the December
Stamps.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
WHAT IS IN THE HooDoo 1877

1 q S i.
Because of the fact that at the last
supper when Christ was betrayed
there were 13 at table of whom one
was traitor the number has eyer
been considered unlucky by a great
many people Rooms of that NUM-
Der are seldom found in hotels many
people are superstitious of beginning
an undertaking on the 18th of the
month and coincidentally many acct
dents have occurred on that day
The number of the Field Artillery
Co. from which our two fellow town
smen John Kramer and Carl Sim
sons were killed was S13 thus con-
tanning a 10 at each and
making two 1875. The number who
left this county in the group to which
these young men belonged was 26
and this contained two 13's. 1t is
said that there has been six Of these
26 killed in France and several wound
ed. So once more the number 13
comes in for its share of notoriety as
an unlucly omen.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
cREATER EGG YIELD NEEDED

Having increased the size of their
Aocks and improved them in quail
ity to meet world food requirements
poultry raisers are now asked by
the Food Administration for a rec
ord-breaking output of winter eggs.
The urgent need for large supply
of fresh eggs in the Immediate fu-
ture is a result of several factors a
mong which the following are especi-
ally noteworthy:
Stocks of storage eggs late in
November were about Fl per cent
less than year ago.
The United States is sharing these
storage eggs with the Allies whose
production of poultry products is
low
Importations Of Chinese dried
eggs was stopped in February 1918,
and bakers have since been using
shell eggs.
Domestic demand for eggs has
been large, a condition attributable
probably to the noticeable improve
ment in quality as a result Of com
pulsory Gambling.
Current receipts Of poultry at the
markets consists chiefly of cockerels
and laying hens are rarely found
For these reasons and from direct
field reports, stocks Of pullets and
hens in producing areas, are believed
to be larger than in any previous
year. In addition, the cost of COM
mercial poultry feed is less than a
year ago. With these important
factors favorable to poultrymen,
the Food Administration emphasizes
the need for methods which will re-
suit nj maximum output of winter
eggs.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
TO OUR READERS.

We appeal to our readers in all
parts Of the county to get the stories
of every community form the store
houses of msmory, from the old cit
idens Of your community some day
these stories, which seem common
place now, will be history-tne annals
Of the past-Give US the data and we
will put it in form. A few years in
the future and it will be too late in
fact much important local history has
already persisted. Do not wait until
next year do it now.
EDITOR PROGRESSIVE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23

A union patriotic rally will be
held in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, next Thursday evening, at
7:30.
America and the New Era" is
the subject of the address which is
to be given on that occasion by DR..
James S. McGraw, of Los Angeles,
Cal
Dr. McGraw is General Field Sec
rotary Of the National Reform Asso-
citation, which has its headquarters
in Pittsburg, Pa. He is an orator
of fervid manner and of personal
power.
DR.. McGraw is on his way to
Paris, to be present in France as a
representative of the National Re-
form Association during the sessions
Of the Versailles Peace Conference.
DR.. McGraw will speak of the
Third Worlds Christian Citizenship
Conference, to be held in Pittsburg
next fall, speakers for which ne ex-
poets to secure when he is abroad
He viii also reveal, in thrilling
manner, Americas world leadership
and what is implied by this.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
TEACHERS INSTITUTE,
SHAwKEY.
February |, 1918 Al / e'elock.

feDFuaty y, ioA0 $50
/. Song, America.
2. Discussion of Principal Methods
of Teaching Beginners to Read.
........ Miss Myrtle Bolton.
s. School Discipline and what it
Means ...... l.. d. Cross
4. Composition and the Part it
should be given in Our Course Of
Study ... Miss Gertrude Hunt.
5. Model Lesson .., Miss Gladys
Polling.
6. The Recess Period-The teach
er's Duty to Forward it.. ..... Miss
Andra Gall.
Z. Song, West Virginia Hills.
8. Review The Great War and
What was Behind it.
Chapters IL, u and ID 1855. Miss
De Ana Baker,
Chapters IA, Is and 16 ~. Miss
Lena Ramsey.
Chapters II, IS, and 10. -. 0. s.
Coontz
All cordially invited to attend.
L. o. BAKER, Pres.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23

the better. That was six years ago
and I am still here and am WELL
strong woman, and owe my life to
Ca1dui. l had only taken half the
bottle when began to feel better.
The misery in my side got less. =
continued right on taking the Cardui
until had taken three bottles and
did not need any more for was well
and never felt better in my life. I
have never had any trouble from that
day to this"
Do you suffer from headache. back
ache. pains in sides, or other discom-
forts, each month? Or do you feel
weak, nervous and fagged-out? II so.
give Cardui, the woman's tonic, a
trial ]. n
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23

Floyd Teter and e. A. Barte were
in Philippi Monday morning.
Ira Findley, of the Bend River,
was here Tuesday on business.
]. ]. Philips, Of Elkins passed
through here Wednesday.
Warren Corley, of Weaver, was
business visitor here Wednesday.
Rev. W. G. Ware, of Salem, is
here visiting his father E. Ware.
Mrs. MoHie Mason was here Tues
day attending the Pittman funeral.
Mrs. C. H. Keyser, of Adrian was
visiting friends and relatives in this
city last week.
Alpheus Moore, Of Mt. View farm
was in town Tuesday with some good
apples.
Miss Mary Simmons who has been
| i'll at her home with the Flu is now
out again.
A. M. Cunningham and son Neil,
of Elkins, were business visitors
here Tuesday.
J. A. Viquesney, Of this place who
has been out of town on business re-
turned home Tuesday.
G.. w. Ayers who has been gas
sing in Philippi was here Tuesday
doing meter service.
Dir. f. L. Woodford has moved his
Office from the Woodford building to
The Teter Building.
Miss Lucy Pritt, of Elkins, is
visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. A. Yeager on Route 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. j 0. Harvey, of
Serpell Ave. are visiting relatives in
Preston county this week.
VIM. Ridgeway, of Bills Creek,
one of the road supervisors was a
business visitor here Tuesday.
Isaac N. Ramsey, of Elkins, was
here Tuesday visiting his parents
Mr.. and Ms. John R. Ramsey.
"a matchless story is one that
ends without a wedding" but heaps
of times there is where a matchless
story begins.
Watch out for the fellow who lives
in a glass house he is the fellow
who throws the stones at the other
fellows cabin.
c. L. Fay, of Cumberland, Nd.
of the Efficiency Department of the
D. c. G. Co. was here Tuesday on
business.
Miss Isabelle -Scrimgeour, Of Pitt
ston Pa. is here visiting her bro
theirs Messrs John and William
Scrimgeour.
Miss Bess Trahern who was home
with the Flu left here Sunday for
Fairmont where she has position
with the Consolidated Coal Co.
We understand that court at Phil
ippi promises to be one of keen in
terest as there seems to be many
cases of controversy that have to be
settled by law
If some fellow offers to give you
something for nothing take good ad-
vice and get away from him on
double quick time he is watching a
chance to steal your purse.
Grover G. Strother, who has been
at Camp Hancock, Ga. for some
time past came home Monday and
has been busy rocking the young
ster" most of the time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! TAXPAYERS!

During the month Of February 1919, will have the
BelngtOn East Bengton West Barker Valley and Junior
Tax Books at Belngton. ALI persons owing Taxes in
either Of these Districts are kindly asked to pay same dur
ing this month"; as we intend to soon begin eyyng for the
collection of the 1918 taxes so that we will not be so rushed
in the last days in which we have for the collection Of same
Remember commencing JAM LIST 1919 your taxes
draw lOp cent interest.
EABARTE, Deputy Sheriff.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
How's This ;

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
FIVE years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces, expeilng the Poi
son from the Blood and healing the d.
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you will see a
great improvement in your general
health Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
fer test 'aniais. free.
4. J.. CHENEY s. CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
HOW TO STOP THE FLU"

This Inexpensive Remedy is highly
recommended as preventative, obtain
from your nearest Druggist a small
bottle of Deth-O-Lene Destroys
Germs) Put two or three drops of
this antiseptic liquid on sugar, let
ting it dissolve in the mouth, this
simple
Home Remedy is Endorsed by
Eminent Physicians
and has been used for years in re-
leiving GROUP AND PNEUMONIA.
Accept no substitute, Distributed by
VALLEY CHEMICAL co.
Elkins, West Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
Broom Corn!

Broom Corn! Broom Corn!
Any and all Of those who have
Broom Corn, will please arrange to
get it in to my factory at once, as
want to start making Brooms on
a larger scale within few weeks.
Respectfully,
T. j. BOOTH,
Belington, r. 4.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23
CUT PRICES Look,

boxes black draught go cts, Car
dui S1.00 now rs cts. LIE Gears stock
poultry powder 25 ct size 20 cts. LIE
Gear Medicine is low and 20 per cent
off on the dollar. Come and buy as
long as stock lasts. Don't know how
long this offer will last.
t. B. LANTZ
Philippi, R. F. D. No. 3
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-01-23

In City of Belington, One 9 Room
House on corner, Cellar and Bath
Good Barn, 2 extra lots adjoining
3 minutes Walk from Depot or
Post Office. Good Terms.
Mrs. Margaret E. Scott
Box No. 295.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-23
A HOLIDAY


BY Edgar A. Guest.
Well come to greatness by and by
Or failing never shed tear;
Just now the sun is in the sky
Just now the brooks are running
clear,
And there are pleasant lanes to tread
With beauty all the world is gay.
Let him who will go straight ahead,
Well give our soul holiday.
Well come to fortune later on
Or failing never give sigh;
The clover's fair to look upon
And not a cloud is in the sky.
The trees are gowned once more in
green,
The birds, it seems, have much to
say;
Out here where all is pure and clean
Wen give our soul holiday.
Well turn away from fame and gold,
Well wander far from eager men
Who clutch at things they cannot
hold,
And be a carefree boy again.
Well drop the cruel spurs of haste
And let the cost be what it may,
When through life's precious time we
waste,
Wen give our soul holiday.
And if we never reach our goal,
And if we never win success,
We still can say that once our soul
Has had day of happiness.
That once beneath the open sky
We turned our back on sordid
schemes
And gave our soul a chance to try
It's winks out in the world of
dreams.