RHYME TO ROSEBERY.(On his Revival of the Ministerial Whitebait Dinner at the "Ship," Greenwich, Wednesday, August 15, 1894.)Good, Primrose! If not a fanatical "Saint,"At least you're a genial "Sinner."At the thought of a Race—and a Win—you won't faint,Nor squirm at a loss—with a Dinner!Pluck, patience, and cheer make good Statesmanlike form.We trust that you relished the trip, Sir!If not—yet—"the Pilot who weathered the Storm,"You're the Skipper who stuck by the "Ship," Sir!
(On his Revival of the Ministerial Whitebait Dinner at the "Ship," Greenwich, Wednesday, August 15, 1894.)
Good, Primrose! If not a fanatical "Saint,"At least you're a genial "Sinner."At the thought of a Race—and a Win—you won't faint,Nor squirm at a loss—with a Dinner!Pluck, patience, and cheer make good Statesmanlike form.We trust that you relished the trip, Sir!If not—yet—"the Pilot who weathered the Storm,"You're the Skipper who stuck by the "Ship," Sir!
Good, Primrose! If not a fanatical "Saint,"At least you're a genial "Sinner."At the thought of a Race—and a Win—you won't faint,Nor squirm at a loss—with a Dinner!Pluck, patience, and cheer make good Statesmanlike form.We trust that you relished the trip, Sir!If not—yet—"the Pilot who weathered the Storm,"You're the Skipper who stuck by the "Ship," Sir!
The Old (Parliamentary) Adam.(On the Eve of Prorogation.)Would-be Abdiel (M.P.) loquitur:—With rest-thirst and holiday-yearning to grappleI strive, but in August begin to despair.I pity poorEvewith the thirst at her thrapple,Though what tempted her was a snake and an apple,My lures are "a brace" and a "pair."
(On the Eve of Prorogation.)
Would-be Abdiel (M.P.) loquitur:—
With rest-thirst and holiday-yearning to grappleI strive, but in August begin to despair.I pity poorEvewith the thirst at her thrapple,Though what tempted her was a snake and an apple,My lures are "a brace" and a "pair."
With rest-thirst and holiday-yearning to grappleI strive, but in August begin to despair.I pity poorEvewith the thirst at her thrapple,Though what tempted her was a snake and an apple,My lures are "a brace" and a "pair."
Transcriber's Note:Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation are as in the original.
Transcriber's Note:
Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation are as in the original.