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It will not be devoted to a denomination or sect ; nor to a Church, in a larger sense, as against any other Church ; but will strive to promote free- dom, and knowledge, and life. To that end Sermons will be published by the Editor or some other preacher ; Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy will both get a hearing ; articles will be contributed by Canadian, United States, and English writers on Theology ; Reports will be given of what the churches are doing, &c. It will be political, but not partizan. holding the right to criticise any party, and to demand what seems the best policy for the promotion of good in this country. It will c uitain articles on Agriculture, Horticulture, and Applied Science in its various branches, mostly original, but sometimes reprinted from the leading Reviews of Great Britain and the United States. ^ Serial Story, original when possible, but always good as to literature and sentiment, will be carried along week by week, so that each member of a family will find something of interest. To the end that personalities and what is vulgar may be kept from the paper, each article will be signed by the name of the writer. The same rule will apply to all letters. The Editor will be responsible for his own articles only, and for the rest> whosoever may have a thing of public interest to say, and can say it de- cently, \yill have a hearing. "The Canadian Spectator" will consist of 12 pages, o the size of the " Pall Mall Gazette," and villbe printed on toned paper. The first number will be issued on Friday, Janijary 4, 1878, and a specimen copy will be posted to ariy address in Canada or the United States for 5 cents. 1 T 7 OUR NATIONAL PIE ; AND MVJJ.A.T IT COISTT^IlSrED, BEING A REPORT OP THE PROCEEDIXQS OP THE Anglo-Franco-Hibernian-Scottish-Canadian-National Society Held April Isb, 1878, -^•■^ (^Author of " Unparliamentary Papers") Mmtxtal : "W. DrYSDALB & Co., PCBLISHERS. 1877. \M ppipSPiBi^mp" GAZETTE " PRINT, MONTREAL. nmm ' mm'-'mn^* «:* theanfilo-feanco-hlbernian-scottish-canadian National Society. A Si:)ecial Meeting of this Society was held on the 1st instant. The attendance was large and — homogeneous. Among those present were Mr. Donald Macphaister, President, (in the Chair); Mr. J. Philistine, Ist Vice- President ; Counsellor G. W. Hatchet, 2nd Vice-President ; Filibuster McGuffin, Secretary; and the following members of the Committee : — Messrs. Alexander A. Ledger, Jonathan E. Frugal, H. St. Paul, Counsellor Kelson, N. Warbleton Sweetholme, Jamie Maximus Straightlace, Alphonse Eubem- hard, Aristides Durfey, Archimedes Moneyman, &c., &c. There were also present by bpecial invitation, T. Black, Jr., Claudius P. Payemsome, Fernando J. Sweller, and Trouba- dour P. Forum, &c. The meeting having been called to order, A motion was moved and seconded, that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with. As the question was about to be put, A Member objected. It would form a bad precedent, and the object of the meeting was to allow no precedent which would throw any discredit on the Society. Mr. Filibuster McGuffin — It will at least take an hour to settle the minutes,. and I aint quite clear what we really did at the last meeting. I look at this as a waste of time, and time's money. Counsellor Hatchet — Let us proceed in order. Read the minutes bj- all means. Mr. N. "W. Sweetholme— You'll find it all in the papers. Mr. Filibuster MoGuffin — Shoot tlio papers. Thera isn't an independent journal in the country. They're all in the same boat, and they always will bo so long as thcJy'vo got no better reporters. I go in for winding up the Fourth Estate and closing out the business. The only paper there is in the country tliat's worth a cent is the Wasp, The Chairman — This is wasting time, gentlemen. If I may suggest the mover and seconder to ; withdraw the motion, it will save time. The motion being withdrawn the minutes wei'o read, and after several corrections and erasures had been made, they were confirmed. Mr. Macphaister (the] President) then stated the object of the meeting. lie said : Gentlemen — As I have no wish to take up your time with any lengthy remarks, I will state, as briefly and as clearly as I can why I have called you together. I think it will give eclat to this Society and draw the attention of the world to the progress we are making, if we hold our First Annual Dinner as soon as possible (Hear. Hear). True, we have not been formed more than six or eight weeks ; but I have got to learn, why, in a country like ours, we should not take time by the forelock and let the public see, that this Society is no mere vision of the fancy, but [a creative power that is destined to make Canada an influential country among the nations of the earth (applause). It has, heretofore, been the practice ta hold Annual Dinners at the expiration of the current year in the existence of the organization that may choose to celebrate its birth in that particular manner. But it seems to me, gentlemen, with [all due respect to the opinions of those w^ho may differ, we could select no better means for enlarging upon those grand principles we have pledged ourselves to sustain, than in choosing to expatiate upon them at a gathering such as I propose. (Cheers) The two great political parties, whose influence I am happy to I f a i Thcra all in li(Jy'vo fourth ? thcro . If I iw the idrawa ns and 5 object 10 wish ill state, led you ad draw nakingy possible d more hy, in a forelock vision of to make i of the actice to ent year hoose to it seems inions of leans for pledged ate upon rs) The happy to I i '* say is on the wane, have recognized this fact in varioiH ways, by pic-nics, by ^lub dinners, and by banquets. I, myself, have had some experience in that way. For you'll agree with me, I am sure, that, although we may difTer, and do difter most strongly on the narrow minded motives they have had in view by so doing, yet I am bound to admit that Oanadian sentiment on the subject of Annual Dinners is a glorious realit}', and gives forth no uncertain sound. Of what use is it, I ask, to talk of patriotism to a hungry man ? (Hear, Hear.) What shaii ''^ accomplish by asking people to join us who do not know what a really national feed is ? How shall we attain our object best? I answer, simply by appealing to those sj'-mpathios of country, of loyalty, of love for our fellow men, and for ourselves in particular ; by appealing to those warm, generous emotions kindled by the magical influence of a good dinner. (Cheers) Physiolo- gists will tell 3'ou there is a close and wonderful accord between the brain and the stomach. They will tell you that a man is more apt to be generous, free and open-handed after a plentiful repast. They will tell you, gentlemen of the Jury — I beg your pardon, T mean gentlemen — this is the result of human nature. And, as w^e are all human, and as we try to be natural, let us take a hint from our oi^ponents and celebrate our existence by such a banquet as will eclipse anything of the kind ever before given in this country. Of course, I do not su2:>pose for one moment we are actuated by any selfish motives in regard to ourselves (Cries of" no," '• no,") but rather moved by that good old principle of liberty, equality and fraternity which includes the thousands who are, or will be, when the dinner becomes a fact, ready to enrol themselves under our banner. In presenting these hurried thoughts to you, I must not forget to add that this meeting has one important fact to consider : The selection , of a National Dish. In order that the subject may be thrown 6 open to diwcuHsion, I beg to move, seconded by Counsellor G. \V. Hatchet: That this Society luiving in view tho creation of a JS^ational sentiment, and recognizing tho importance of an increased list of membership, decides to celebrate its First Annual Dinner on day of , 1878. Mr. Macphaister resumed his seat amid loud applause. Counsellor Hatchet — I think our President has put the matter very clearly and sensibly, and it gives me much pleasure to second his motion. Looking at it in a practical light, I am of the opinion that it covers all tho ground necessary at the present stage of this meeting. Gentlemen, I am a practical man and have a habit of saying just what I think on all occasions, and from my experience in public matters, I must admit that the only unanimity which exists upon tof)ics relating to tho Corporation, is found at those occasional festive gatherings to which my confreres are no strangers. Whether it bo a lunch at the New Cut, or at the "Water Works ; or an official inspection of the Mountain Park, if wo do not always meet as brothers on a common footing, we invariaby go away with an exalted opinion of ourselves. I say that is just the spirit w^e should cultivate here. (Ai^jDlause) As an illustration how elevated it makes a man feel, — let me tell you that I once knew of one who was present at a corporation lunch who felt so good after it, that he would'nt speak to himself for a week. (Applause and laughter). And ho was'nt a proud man^ either. As there is a great deal yet to be done, I beg to second the motion. The Chairman — I hope there will be no discussion on this motion, but that it will carry unanimously. Let us not have it said there was one dissentient voice in this matter. Mr. Jonathan E. Frugal — As dinners do not into vicate, even if toasts have that tendency, I beg to expre s my hearty concurrence with^the motion. (Loud cheers. im| of ah^ to I •V /ounscllor view tho izin^ tho lecides to f , applause. has put mo much practical 3 ground ntlomen, ust what in public ch exists at those es arc no or at tho fountain common )inion of ultivate ated it of one so good week. man^ beg to SxOn on us not aatter. vicate, 3. s my Mr. J. Philistine — While wo arc all agreed upon the importan' o of having something to eat, it may bo a matter of some difficulty to know ichat we are to eat. Mr. Filibuster McGuffin — That's the conundrum Pm always asking at my boarding house. However I'm willing to put my money into this tiling and I'm going to do it. The motion was then put and carried unanimously. Mr. N. W. Sv/EETiiOLME— I think, Mr. Chairman, that tho cordiality that has pervaded this meeting is in fitting harmony with the first plank of our platform. Indeed I tuink I may say that our goose, or rather our dinner, is, metaphorically si^eaking, half cooked. But sir, I am sure you •will pardon me if I suggest tliKt the Society do now consider of what our National Dish shall consist. I Iiave just made a jocular reference to our goose being ali*eady half cooked. As it is a most painful operation to explain a joko I would ask to be permitted to make a few remarks on the relationship of National dishes to the history of the world. Tho cackling of a goose saved Rome. A greater Empire than Eome is at stake. Mr. Claudius P. Payemsome — I hope the gentleman will pardon the interruption, but I scarcely iliink the salvation of Canada rests with the speaker. The Chairman — I must call the last speaker to order. Mr. Sweetholme — If the gentleman had not interrupted mo I was about to remark that there is •='carcely a country in the universe whose histor , 's not linki d with a National Dish — a strong argument I hold in favour of the present motion. The Chinaman boasts of his Bird-Nests; the French- man revels in tho delicate flavour of the Frog ; the Scotch- man his Haggis ; the Englishman his Plum Pudding ; tho Welshman delights his soul with the Leek ; the Irishman boasts of his native " Praties " ; the German his Lim^ orger ¥ and Polonies ; V\g Italian loves Maccaroni as only an Italian can ; the Si^aniard feasts his senses with the succulent flavour of the olive ; the Indian fattens on the Buffalo when the w^hite man pci-mits him toMo so ; but Canada has none of these. Canada, the inheritance of ourselves and our children, cannot boast of possessing i single speciality in this respect, while the illiterate but industrious Esquin aux has the satisfaction of gorging himself with grease to his heart's content. . ' > %'; Mr. Filibuster. MoGuffin — I hope, Mr. Chairman, there's to be no greasing going on in this Society. Mr. SwELLER — I was not aware that the Society boasted of its Joe Miller? ^ :. Mr. McGuFFiN — Who's Miller ? I don't know him. Mr. Forum (to Mr. C. P. Payemsome). Please tickle mo so that I can laugh at Mr. McGufiin's jokes. I don't want to hurt his feelinij^s. Mr. Sweethol:\[e — If our friend had studied history he would have seen the drift of my remarks, but as I give him the credit of being in soul, spirit, and birth a Canadian, I can well understand his ignorance. Mr. Filibuster McGuffin — The speaker has personally accused me of ignorance, and I rise to a question of privilege. Sir, I am not ignorant. I know as much of history perhaps as he does, and I a;a not going to be bulldozed by anyone. I know, Sir, there arc persons who L.ivo accused mo of many things I have never done. During the Fenian Ilaid, in 1855, Canada was — — The Chairman (in a whisper). Sit down, do, or you'll si^oil cvcrythini>:. ji. t/ CD Mr. Filibuster — I've got money in this thing and I am going to have my share of the eating — and drink'ing. al si t 'Illy an Italian the succulent Buifalo when lada has none )lvcs and our speciality in IS Esquin aux grease to his rman, there's 3iety boasted V him. se tickle mo [ don't want history he > I give him Canadian, I personally ^ f privilege. ^ i-y perhaps by anyone, ised mo of iiian Raid, , or 3^ou'lI ' and I am Mr. SWELLER— 'N'o one will dispute the fact that the gentleman is an authority on messes. (Cries of " Order" and " Chair.") He can dish up a mess with greater facility than the lamented Mr, Soj^er himself Mr. Filibuster McGuffin — Ever since I was a young snapping turtle, so high, I have given my time and means to canvassing for subscribers to a Canadian sentiment. Show me a Canadian who hasn't a grievance. You can't do it. We've always had grievances. Wo had 'cm in 1837, and in 1842. And yet he says I am ignorant. (Cheers and laughter.) What did Aid. Childers say at the last meeting of the Board of Health ; did'nt he say that Aid. Cobalt was the onl} man who know how to make Small Pox a success ? (Roars of laughter and cries of " Chair.") Mr. T. P. Forum — RcaKy I think the speaker is waiy much 1o hGjntied (pitted). The Chairman — I viust confine you to the question under discussion. Mr. Filibuster McGuffin — What question is it ? (Renewed laughter.) The Chairman (aside) — Sit down and don't make an ass of yourself. Mr. SwEETHOLME — To bring the matter to an issue, I beg to move, seconded b^- Counsellor Kelson : That our National Dish consist of clam chowder a V Americauc. A7e have a glorious simile in the clam, as illustrating the remarkable progress of our republican neighbours, with whom, I trust, we may be even on a more fj-icndly footing in the future. Mr. T. Black, Jr. — Don't you think, Mr. Chairman, that is going rather too far? ]f the mover means that the American clam is the only dish worthy of i*eprosenting a Canadian nationality, why, then he should embody that fact in the motion. But perhaps he thinks the five and a half ! ^ I 10 ^"C'-e, to ffly n,o:„^ "^."""^ "'era's moj-e « codrUn " • ' «s~most-things 1 ;'''"~'">°«t-as good ~f "'^ " — come— un if ■ ""'—sojTv— thw """"—eating-. , ^■a^es of I^pil tT™""' "'»' this Soct ' ,"' ^^ "'« 1 '%« se.o„d t„e ^notion :[£pi:; Mr. SWELLM-Witi, ,., Mr. J. B. r„,.„,3 f ;7'-»- Mr GPP ^ -"ruance with ^^* i^iLiBusTEii Mrrrr. difference. ^' "^^ ^ove, Mr PI • '^'^^^ consist of '" ^^^ ^ ^^^^onder, t/'rth a^ ^^ ^"^^^« ^^'ed J]e. aver on toast. ied us should be Jet him say so r way of doing equal claim on Idin going on tirman,— w<^_ et— the— land — a — good— )od— eating-^ scussion— has -I— therefore 'otice by the 3rdep twelvQ ^ the clams. f the jM'oper 'ovided the ance M^ith ^y much a 20 or 30 1'. Chair- to move lal Dish ' toast. n (Laughter and cheers.) If it isn't good eating Mr. Chair- man, it is patriotic, and I guess it will make up in patriot- ism what it may lack in Havour. The Beaver I regard as game worth going for. It is a useful animal, and if we can't make much of the inside the outside may be worth some- thing anyhow. Mr, Alphonse Rubemhard — Gentlemen, it seems that a good deal of v/hat this Society purposes to do is on the out- eide. I really can't say there's very much in it, so far. Now I think as a French Canadian, that a fricassee of frogs wouldn't be out of place. Our forefathers were French. The French are a nation fond of glory, and a fonder love of country. They ever stood first in love and in war as wit- ness the song " a frog ho would a wooing go." (Hear, hear.) Why should tve not also be represented ? Talk of a Canadian sentiment, gentlemen, the only sentiment you will find, lies deep in the breasts of us French Canadians. I therefore suggest Frog a la Francaise. Mr. HiBERNicus DuLFY — And I, potatoes, the only fruit worth living for. I go in for mushed potatoes with the jackets on. Mr. A. A. Ledger — Squash for me. You can get as good squash in the Eastern Townships as any in the country. Besides squash is easily digested. ^ Mr. C. P. Payemsome — Finnan Iladdie is what I hanker for. There are so many ways of cooking it. Mr. Sweller — Plum pudding and British supremacy is my motto. Give me pudding or count me out of this Society. ,..___.-.., ... Mr. Forum — Flavoured with brandy. Mr. MoNEYMAN — Sure an' an Irish stew wouldn't be half so bad. Besides its filling and ain't expensive. ( I! Ul 12 ^^1*. J. Philistine Ho i ■^nprotcntiou, a«d nutritions s'/p ""'^ ■'" «'• Simple, ^"•"^ to be connoisseurs uZ. 'T''' g«»«emen, you «Wt,ato„.Katio::iD/:e\r' '••"''^^ me - .V/^^ ve„e2-ate it for its old assoc nL ^f"' ^ '°^« haggis j -y^ it ,. hard to forget rS% ^' ''°""^'^"- ^fl ; ' Intlus connection we are,! ™"' ^^'"ch We sprung ^-.entoaiitdi o^ l:,T,- K^^i^. tCll ff- «Pon my iovo for Canadr 4 -T^ ^'f ^"'^ ^^^^S- -S ^ ^ ' Talk not T "«' the poet said . - (Loud cheering ) r,« <■ • , '-een pang to forego haZuT ' "''"" "'*«"«'' " costs a —"7; give even-tK,; T '"" '' "^^ ^'^e i* "P «-;ety. (Xumultuo-'us ohtXf ' "■^"^•""■"»-' --opt tUs '";«eliis],„ess of the spe.W ■/■■"'";' ''"' "''">■' «>e pure -l™-e and respect it / b^ . „«" '"• (^^<^»'-' ^^-rf J -M^et a n.an to fo,.g,; bi^fo^rs"' " '' '""°"-'-* '« -«ottcl";:--:,^-r-^^^ -- onough. ZVe I-*^ "^ l>e independent; ,et uf J "'T °^^^" ^'^^-ythll '' "^'-'"^ «ho..t the Li airr: ^;:r"""- »^-.^' . . ; - r.^ "^^^^^ ^^c see some- oi^. Simple, tiemen, you fne '^ would ^^e haggis, I ^i^or Kelson ^G sprung. i"U"g. The am a Cana- 8ay haggis, I must bid laggis wait >ct said ;— i<^ costs a 'vc it up eept this le talk; 10 pure >aj-.) I tent to Vvo o ihvays some- 13 times down at the immigration sheds. "We want a sentiment — a Canadian sentiment. Wo neither want motherhmd or fatherland, — let us act as independent orphans, and run our own dinner in our own waj'. Them's my sentiments.. (Cheers.) Mr. C. P. Payemsome — Then I am to infer that to he a thorough Canadian tilled with a truly national spirit, run- ning over, it is necessary for one's father to have been, say a Frenchman ; his mother an Englishwoman ; his grand- father a Scot and his mother-in-law a Tartar, and himself to have been born a Canadian, in order to possess the necessary elements of patriotism which is going to shake this country to its centre ? . Counsellor Hatchet — I guess you've about hit it. We aint horses and we don't go in for pedigree to any extent. Blood's well enough in its way, and I have yet to learn that patriotism and self-interest are not in harmony with the first plank of our platform. I'd just as soon fight for my country, if there's any fighting to be done, as not, provided I could'nt find anyone who wanted the job worse than I do. Mr. Gladstone — I beg his pardon, the Eight Hon. W. E. Gladstone had said that the time will come when the tie between us and the mother country will have to be severed. That time will come soon enough, and then wo shall regard the motherland as a sort of poor relation, whom we shall be willing to oblige when wo can find time. But my experience, gentlemen, is — if you don't want anything go to your relations, and you'll pretty soon get it. Mr. Sweller — I beg to call the gentleman to order. He is going beyond the record. Mr. Thos. Black, Jr. — It seems to me, Mr. Chairman, that we are forgetting the business before the meeting. If you are anxious to give a National Dinner, give it by all 14 i}f lill irieans, but I really cannot gather what your ideas of Canadian sentiment are from any expression of opinion I have yet heard. Canadian sentiment I define to be the existence of a patriotic feeling for the true progress of this country, consistent with the ii:terests of the people at large. A man who gives his time, hit services and his capital to the land in which he resides ; who obeys its laws ; who observes allegiance to the Crown ; who endeavours to earn an honest living to the best of his ability ; who is prepared to promote the interests of the whole country — not, mind you, of a particular section — to the detriment of another — and who is ready at all times to defend^the land he lives in ; then, I say, that man is a true citizen. If these are your motives, well and good, I am with you. If on the other hand, your object is to achieve a purpose in the future, foreign to any of the motives I have suggested, then I beg to submit that your Society is neither national, patriotic or honest, and you will not succeed. For in your very endeavour to destroy party, you are actually creating one far more prejudicial to yourselves and to those whose sympathies you endeavour to arouse. But, gentlemen, perhaps the Chairman will inform me. The Chairman — I hardly think it it necessary to enter into any further definition of a princij)le so clearly defined as ours. The promotion of a Candian sentiment speaks for itself! . , ., -;. ,:,.,,.-:,.,,: ■',,-, ■,^. ■ i . Mr. EuBEMiiARD — Then I suggest in the interests of all classes of persons, irrespective of their birth, religious, national or other prejudices, that the Annual Dish to be served up at the Annual Dinner of this Society shall be in the form of a PIE containing all the ingredients which have been mentioned here. Each one can then snit himself according to his own tastes. I think the platform of that pie will be solid enough to suit every body. ■ «M I I I W| l .l] lll> Wl l U I » i WI» l lJ. iWl >lHM. i WUJ JJMMgM 15 our ideas of of opinion I 10 to bo the gross of this 3ple at large. lis capital to laws; who ours to earn is prepared — not, mind )f another — he lives in ; 3se are your n the other the future, . then I beg patriotic or your very reating one LOse whose gentlemen, fy to enter fly defined speaks for 'csts of all religious, 'ish to be ihall be in hich have t himself m of that The Chairman — Will any one second the motion ? Mr. SWELLER — I will. The Chairman — Well perhaps Mr. Rubomhard will put his motion in the proper form, provided the mover of the original motion will consent to withdraw his. Mr. SwEETHOLME — "With the permission of the seconder? Counsellor Kelson, having withdrawn his motion, the main motion was put in the following form : 'That the National Dish to grace the board at the Annual Dinner shall be in the form of a Pie, and shall co:i\tain clams, cod, beaver on toast, frog, a la Francalse, finnan haddio, potatoes, Irish etew, squash, plum pudding flavoured with brandy, and haggis, with power to add to their number." I presume it will be bettor to equalize the proportions by weight. I have no doubt but what they will mix well. I congratulate you upon the decision of the meeting. The proceedings then terminated. , . ^ The Annual Dinner was held, let the reader determine. Whether it was a success • . ; THAT PIE I ! .,r {Air. — The Kin;; of the Cannibal Islands.) A great event has just occurred, The like of which was never heard, Altho' it ended most absurd For the Canadian National Party. At the Annual Dinner at the Rink, Some twenty people met I think, There were lots to eat and lots to drink — All paid for by the Party ! The boys expected heaps of fun ; Ere they commenc'd, or grace begun. All told, they counted twenty-one Devotees to the Party. .ji 16 There were rows of tables white and bare ; At the head of each an empty chair ; The whole combin'd a hollow square Manoeuvred by the Party. Some sixty waiters stood qtiite mute, Each one got up in full dress suit ; They grinned and eyed the cake and fruit, All paid for by the Party. Said one, " I guess that I'll go home, wont McGuffin rage and foam? " With curious glance his eyes did roam O'er the strange scene at that party. Another said, " "Why not stay here And gorge ourselves on clams and beer ? '* Macphaister blush'd and dropped a tear — He griev'd much for the Party. Then Hatchet got upon his feet; Said, " Boys, we all came here to eat, — Let's take the bitter with the sweet, And stick close to the Party. I'm no'«i a-going to cave in, For wasting food's a heinous sin — It's really time we did begin And do something for the Party." The Chairman said " Bring on the Pib " — (A monument some four feet high) We'll commence with that — at least, we'll try It was made for all the Party." - Six waiters stout the pie did bear. The feature in the bill of fare, A sight it was — extremely rare — At least, so thought the Party. The upper crust; three inehes thick ; As firm and massive as a brick. They little thought the scurvy trick, It would play upon the Party. I!3v!-^rS2*v^-^ 17 ft, m ■'•'"va They tried in vain the pie to cut ; But only made a jagged nit, It leaked like any water-butt, A damper to the Party. McQuffln cried, " Bring on a saw, I ne'er was serv'd like this before, Pray wait a moment I implore. Dear Comrades of the Party." The saw was brought, the trusty blade In McGuffin s hands some progress made ; The feats of skill by him display d, Were cheered \y all t' o Party. "The gravy's coming, tha^'t the test,'' — It ran in torrents down his breast ; It spoilt his splendid blick cloth vest—. Mad., expressly for tlie Party ! The breach once made, then in a tri>,Q Each one was help'd to a thick slice, And all pronounced it " very nice," And a credit to the Party. The noise they made with knives and forks ; With jokes and puns and champagne corks, For they had appetites like hawks — Had the Canadian National Party. tryt They laughed and sung and joked and roared, And gatheied closer round the board ; Like a miser gathers round his hoard. Did the members of the Party. " I never ate a pie like this, To me it seems a dream of bliss ; " Said one, " It's quite a Kingly Dish," " Of course," cried all the Party. But a change soon came upon the scene, The Chairman's color turned to green, He felt and looked most precious mean, Did the Hero of the Party. 18 Then Hatchet staggered to tliO door.— . »T never folt like this lefore' — No sooner eald than on the floor Fell the Warrior of the T'nrty. "I feel quite ill," McGudin said, "JI think I must have over fed ; My poor inside's weigh'd down like lead- I think I'll leave the Party." Then Swcetholme's face began to pale, " It surely must — it is the ale ; I really think that beer was stale," Said the Patriot of the Party. Then Kelson rose with aching brow, " I too, feeli— queer — I'm taken now ; Those clams — were far — too — strong— I — vow," Said the Veteran of the Party. Poor Frugal also shook with pain-— " I don't think I'll come here again ; That pie has drove me 'most insane," Said the Mentor of the Party. Mr. H. St. Paul sat next to him, Was seized with strange, eccerxtrie whim ; His features, pinched with pain, look'd grim. Did this Victim of the Party. Poor Moneyman was taken next. His stomach knew no peace or rest ; " I feel, my friends, like going West," Said the Champion of the Party. A deadly silence reigned around, Six doctors came, and there they found In anguish, lying on the ground The Canadian N.itional Party. To crown the feast there came a smash ; A rumbling sound and then — a crahh, It toppled o'er — a monstrous hash : The Pic of the National Piirty ! i j i|l iWi[[L| i jH)i ! ! l ]iij!J 19 SEQUEL. IVonty iiKiUJstH held by one i.a.ned J — On fractured limbs and broken bonos; A judgment like this muc'i atones For the errors of the F.irty. Ikit juries' vorditt^ nevtr lie, Tliey all agrexi, and so do I, Those men were killed by t m much pio- The Tie of t'.ie National Party. Tlicre was only one wlio got olT free : Tiiat individual was me ; The whole thing's bust— the Pic's IJ P, And so is t'le National Party 1 PAUL FORD. 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