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Thus inconsistent is the man But, joyful news! two Temperance bands Who daily goes to take his dream; With fervent hearts, united hands Expects his friends consistencies Cooperating with each other To atone for his deficiencies. As brother kindly helps his brother,

           Of Alchohol I'gan my song,-                                                    Have risen, and with mighty zeal,

For him I might my verse prolong; Are laboring for the common weal; But that were needless - every day And soon we hope to see reclaimed We all may witness some affray, Those, who degraded and ashamed, Or else, perhaps, some mischief done, Have caused to us for many years, Occasioned by the monster, Rum. Such store of sorrows griefs & tears.

      Milo for ill was long renowned,-                                                        Praying that heaven will kindly aid,

Since drunkenness did hear abound And bless these efforts which are made To such degree that good men kept With an abundant power & might- Aloof, and oft in secret wept. I'll wish you all a kind good night.

Now brother, if you presume to say that I can't fabricate "Sager Poetry" I will positively affirm that you are no judge.

Monday Mar. 17th After school