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The Brownies' Snow-Man The HiiowNiEs in the Academy The Brownies in the Orchard 12 The Brownies' Yacht-Race 17 »K-.-..,i.*»ll^».-:*'en raw, to a thaw; And winter yielded That night tlie In wonder on Said one, "This Seems like an Brownies stood to stare the village s(|uare. plot where drifts now roll acr(^ from the Pole. I have a scheme which nothing lacks : Now while ihe snow so closely packs, And may be molded in the hand. We '11 build a statue tall and gTand Wliieh her(» shall stand at morning prime. To be the wonder of the time." Another cried, "That suits us all. To work let eveiy membtn* fall. When once the task we underiake Be sure uo dwartish mau we '11 make; 1 # THE brownies' SNOW MAN, But one that proudly may look down On half the buildiugs iu tho tow^ii. I know the place where l)uilders keep Their benches while the snow is deep; The poles, and ladders too, are there, To use when working high iu air. While some for these with me wiU. fly, Let some their hands to snow apply, And not a feature of the man Shall be neglected in om' plan. M^ " You know the night, some time ago. We tramped so far tlu'ough drifted snow To ornament with quaint design The windows of a mansion fine ; And how, on lengthy ladders there And scaffold swinging iu the air, We worked our bnishes with a will From icy cap to window-sill. And made the i»('0]>le, great and small, Believe Jack Fr;ain Thi'ou.uh wliicli to ('<»)( lut'i" aclic and pain, But ))y tlicsc cliai'ts I '11 do iny best To U'avii wlu'iv Fancy makes Iter nest." Another cried, as he suiTeyod The buinjis that Mere so well arrayed: These heads exhiltit, full and clear. Which one to love an may Hnd It well to keep these ehaiis in mind.' THE BROWXIES IN THE ACADEMY. i I M A microsropo ut k'U{i;tli tlicy found; And next, the Brownk's jjjjitliored round A storcopticon niachino Tlijit cast its rays upon a screen. A thousand times it niajj^iirtt'd, Till, stretching out on eveiy side, THE BROWNTEH IN THE ACADEMY. An ohjcct lai'^t' and lai'^'cr spi-cad, And tillod the gazing p'oup with (h'l'ad. Tho locust, boetlo, and the hcc Soon fjainod proportions stranuc to s. And seemed like monsters elose at hand To put an end to all the band. Va'o lon^ a door was open swun;?, To show some skeletons that Innij; From hook and pt^g, whicli caused a slioiit Of fear to rise frcmi those al)()ut. Said one : " Thus Science works its way Throufjh old remains from day to day; And those who .duiing life cou'd find No time, perhaps, to aid mar.kind, May, after all, in some sncli place For years assist the human I'ace By giving students, as you see, Some knowledge of Anatomy." At other times, all breathless grouped O'er cmcibles, the Brownies stooped 10 THE HUOWMEK IN THE AfADEMY To scpiirato, with jfrcatcst skill, The ^'I'siius which curt' from those that kill ; While hurniiij-' acids, blazes ])hie, And odors strouj;' confused the crew. Ci-ied one : " Throuj^h trials hard to bear, The student must limiself prepare, Though mixing paint, or mixing pill — Or mixing phrases, if you will — . No careless study satisfies If one would to distinction rise ; The minds that shed from pole to pole The Ught of years, as round we roll, Are first eni'iched tlu-ough patient toil. And kindled by the midnight oil." Thus, spicing logic with a joke, They chatted on till morning broke; And then Avitli wild and rapid race The Brownie baud forsook the place. 11 TIIK IJIJOWNIKS IX TlIK OliCniAKI). uiiin nights bc^an to fill miiul with thouglit« of winter chill, 11 Bi'ownios ill uii orchard met, Wlu'i'c ript'iiod t'liiit was huiijjiiij^ yet. Haid oiu', " The apples here, indeed, Must now be mellow to the seed ; And, ere another iiif^ht, should bo Keiiioved at once from every trt'e. For any eveiiinj^ now may call The frost to ni]) and niin all." Another (jnickly answer made : " This man is searei'ly worthy aid ; 'T is said his harsh and eniel sway Has turned his childri'ii's love away. If this be tnie, 't would sei-ve him right If frost should paint his orchard white." " It matters not who owns the place, Or why neglect thus shows its face," A third rejdied ; " the fact is clear That fniit should hai.g no longer here. If worthy people here reside Then will our hands be well applied; And if unwoiihy folks we serve, Still better notice we '11 deserve." 12 ' ■■ : J. . jwV* u7a*^^ ■*^^torii* Tm; ItltOWNfEH IN THE OIUIIAKD. " You Speak our uiiuUs ho full and fair," One loudly cried, "tiiut .speech wo '11 spare But like the buttons on your back, We '11 follow closely in your track, And do our part with williuj,' hand. Without one doubting' //' or (iihL"' Kind deeds the Brownies often do Unknown to nie as well as you; The wounded haro, l)y hunters nuiinied, Is sheltered and supplied and tamed. The straying cat they sometimes tind Half-starved, and chased by dogs unkind, And bring it home from many fears To those who mourned its loss with tears. And to the bird .so young and ])are, With wings unfit to fan the air, That preying owls had thouglit to rend The Brownie oft«'n proves a friend. Then bags and l)askets were brought out From bams and buildings round al^out. With ki'ttles, pans, and wooden- ware. That prnng eyes discovered tlanv ; Nay, even blankets from the beds, The pillow-.slips, and table-spreads 13 THE BROWNIES IN' THE OHCHAUD. AVer*' ill some uiamici" ))r()uy;lit tt> li^ht To rciuU'V sci'vicc tlirough tin- night. If there 's a ])liic(' where Bi'owiiies I'eel At home with either liaiid or heel. And seem troiu all re.strietions free, That place is in a hranehing tree. At times, with halance fair and line They held their stations in a line; M ^ THE P.ROWNIES IN THE ORCHARD. At tiinos, in rivahy and priclo To ontor twijijs they scattered wide ; And oft \vitli one xniited strain They sliook the tree with niiglit and main, :, ■ to and tVo, roots Ix'low. were tlicy all was sniall : -'^':l¥i^;,^»:. V- some heads were sore, Till, swayiiiiii: wildly It rocked npon the So skilled at climbinif The sum of accidents Some hats were cnished, ^ Some hacks wei'e hlne, "" "'-^^'-vS.- T*^ ere work was o'er,- l^'or hands will slip and feet will slide. And l)onj::hs will hreak and forks divid(\ And hours that promise sport suhlime ]\ray introduce a limping- time. So sonu^ who clamhered up the tive With ready use of hand and knee, Found other ways they could descend Than hy the trunk, you may de))eud. The startled l)irds of night came out And watched them as they moved ahout Concluding thieves were out in force Tliey cawed around the place till hoarse. Hut birds, like |)eople, should he slow To judge before tlu^ facts they know; For neither tramps nor thieves wtM'c here But Brownies, honest and sincere, Who worked like mad to strip the tre^es Before they felt the morning bi-eejce. "iCi .^ ^ J\ f ^^'^'^ ^^^'^^ they gauged their task and tim(\ O®^ .„tffe. "T^^sf^-^s^ For ere the siui commenced to prime 15 THE BROWNIES I\ THE ORCHARD. fHv Tlic sky witli ffiintost tingo of rod The Hvowiiics I'rom the orcluird flod, While all Ww fruit wjis laid with care l^cyond llic ivach of nij)])inf>; air. Sivwi 10 if- % i ■1' r THE BROWNIES' YAC^TTT-RACE. HEN fleets of yachts were sailino- round The ripphni;' hay and ruffled sound, And steerhig out wliere Neptune raves, To try then' speed in rougher waves, The Brownies from a lofty place Looked out upon the novel race. !Said one : "A race is under way. They '11 start from somewhere in the bay, To leave the frowning forts behind. And Jersey headlands, as you '11 tind, And sail around, as I simnise. The hght-ship that at anchor lies. All sails are spread, the masts will 1)end, For some rich prize they now contend — A golden cup or goblet tine. Or ]niU(di-bowl of antique design." Another said : " To-night, when all Have left the l)oats, wo. '11 make a call, And boldly sail a yacht or two Around that ship, as people do. 17 ' } .y &^-n;. ^<^ ,, pfiLMfnoo)( \1 1 can read tlio sijins arijjjht That nature shows 't will )>o a iiiji;lit Whrn sails will stretch iK'forc tlie hlast, And not han^- idly round the mast." IS THE brownies' YACHT-liACE. So thus they talked, and plans tlicy laid, And waited for tlie evenin<;' shade. And wlien the lamps in city square And narrcnv street bej^aii to <;lare, The Brownies ventured from their place To lind tlu^ yaehts and sail their race. In eciual numbers now the hand, DiNdded up, the vessels manned. Short time they wasted in debate Who should be ('ai>tain, cook, or mate; But it was settled at the start That all would take ai) active part, And be prepared to pidl and haul If troulde came in shape of squall. For in the cunning Brownie crowd No domineering- is allowed; All stand alike with equal power. And friendlv feehng rules the hour. The Brownies' prophecy was true. Tliat night the wind increased and l)lew, And dipped the saUs into the wave. And work to every Brownie gave; Not one on board Imt had to clew. Or reef, or steer, or something do. Sometimes tlie yachts ran side by side A mile or more, then ])ai'ted wide. Still tacking round and shifting sail To take advantagt' of the gale. 19 THE r.UOWNTF.s' VACHT-HACK. Somotiini's a sloo]) l)oyoiid control At rjnidoiri laii, or lamched a liolo Clean tlirounii her scuddiiij;- rival's jil)s. Or thuinprd lur soundly on the ribs. Ot* l-Jrownics tlu'i-c were two or three Who tiiiiihlcd licadlonu' in the sea, While they i>er1'()rnie;h wv ride. Or thouf^h wc sleep, the moments glide; THE brownies' yacht-race. I ;4 And none ninst bear tliis fact in mind More constantly than BroAvnie kind. For stars began to lose their glow Wliile Bro\vnies still had miles to go. Said one, who scanned the eastern slcy With d()ubtl(!ss an expenenced eye : "We '11 crowd all sail, for fear the day Will find ns still n[>on the bay — Since it wonld prove a sad affair If morning hght shonld find ns there." Bnt when the winds be- v-^ j)ji/^.^ /-^^ g^ii to fail :^^^#lf%^ And hghtly pressed the flapping sail, ''■ It was determined by the band To run their A^achts to V^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ; "^o they could reach their IWm-.iif'Tf- ^ , ^s5$' hiding-place Before the sun revealed Ills face. '['UK mtoWNIKs' YACHT-ltACE. t„S\^{ By liapjjy cluaiee a cove tlu'y reached Where liiyh and thy the hoats were beached, And all ill safety made theu' way To secret haunts without dehiy. ^*«^ 1'4 'HIK IJKOWNIKS AT AKCIFKin' One iiiijlit the Bi-ownics strayed around A j^rcien and level streteli of jjfi'ound, Where younj;- folk oft tlieii* skill displayed At arehery, till evi-ninj^'s shade. The tarj^ets staiidiiij^ in the park, With arrows resting- in the mark, Soon showed the cnnninji; Brownie l)and The skill of those who M tried a hand. 25 THE BlunVXIKH AT AlUTIKRY. A few in oiitor riiifjs wvw t'uHt, Some pierced the " ji'old," and more had passed Without a toiieh, until they sank In trunk of tree or t>Tassy Itaidv. Said one: "On pa^e and parehnieiit old, The story often has ])een told. How men of valor hent tin- Im>\v To spread eonfusion throuuii the foe. And even now, in later times (As travelers find in distant climes). plain and hill estinj;- still." scene like this, valiant Swiss, tryinji; hour and matchless power, son Some savage trihes on Can make it iuter- Another spoke : " A Reminds me of that Who in the dark and Revealed such nerve And from the lieail of his bra\( The apple shot, and fi-eedom won ! While such a chance is offered liei-e, We '11 find the hows that must be near, And as an hour or two of niu'lit Will ])ring us 'romid the morning light, We '11 take such targets as we may. To safer haunts, some niik's away. Then at our leisure we can shoot At bull's-eyes round or luscious fruit, , Till like the Sw^ss of olden time. With steady nen^es and skill sublime, I Each one can split an apple fair On every head that offers there." 20 THF, nitOWNfKS AT ARf'HKIlY. Now Imildiiijjs tliat wmto fastt'nt'd ti{i;lit As, And thought, when thus he stood to ])ear The torture from those ])ests of air, There nmst indeed he jtleasui'e tine Behind the baited hook and line. Now, off like aiTows from the bow In search of tackle some nuist go; VV^hile others stay to dig supjilies Of bait that anglers highly prize, — Such kind as l)(,'st will bring the pout The da(!e, the chul), and 'shiner' out; While locusts gathered from the grass Will answer well for thorny bass." Then some with s|»ei'd for tackle start And some to sandy banks depaii, mnim THE BROWNIEH FISHING. And some uplift a stone or rail III search of <'rieket, j>'nil), or snail; ^^^lile more in dewy meadows dra The drowsy loenst from the straw Nor is it lonjz; before the band Stands ready for the sport in bund. It seemed the time of all the year When tish the starvhig stage were near : They rosi- to straws and bits of ])ark, To bubbles bright and shadows dark, And jumpc'd at hooks, concealed or bare, While yet they dangled in the air. Some Brownies many trials met Almost before their lines were wet ; For stones below woidd hold them fast, A.nd limits abctve would sto]) tlu^ cast, And hands be forced to take a rest, At times when lish were biting best. Some stumldod in above their boots, And others spoiled their tinest suits; But fun went on ; for many there Had hooks that seemed a charm to bi'ar, :i2 THE BROWNIES FISITTNG. And fislv of various scak' and fin On I'Vt'iy side wore gathered in. 83 ^^•x;-'. THE BROWNIES FISHING. The catfish left his bed below, With croaks and protests from the go ; Ai\(l nerve as well as time it took From such a maw to win the hook. With horns that pointed every way, And life that seemed to stick and stay, Like antlered stag that stands at bay, He lay and eyed the Brownie band. And threatened every reaching;' han( The ^^ ft To Some For hen playing uou, — ^-.r.' strengtliof~iTt5ok and line, d strove an hour before his mind ^nging quarters was roved moper'tnan even mate I those \v!k> made the wondrous catch. And, like a fortune won with ease, Tliey sli])ped through lingers ])y degrees, And bade good-bye to margin sands, In spite of lialf a dozi^n hands. The hungry, wakeful birds of air Soon gathered 'round to claim their share. And did for days themselves regale On fish of every stri[)o and scale. Thus sport went on with laugh and shout, As hooks went in and fish came out. While more escajted with w ]>lay('(l aloiij; tlu' s]iclviii;]i: Icdije That l)('('tk'(l o'er tlw river's cdiit'; Some ji'azcd in meditation (k'ep Ux><>n the watei-'s fearfld k'ap; Some went helow, to eniwl about Behind the fall, that shooting out Left space whei'e they niij^ht safely stand And vii'W the scene so wild and urand. Some (dind)e(l the trees of cedar kind, Tliat o'er the rushini;' sti'oam in(dined, To find a seat, to ''^f\ swiny and frisk And bend the boujihs -Ji^ 'd Tearful risk ; Until the roiiues couhl k^tS^^% dip and lave Their toes at times .'-.^*-*»^ beneath the wave Still more and more would ventni-e out In s])ite of every warning' shout. At last the weiji'lit that danj^led there Was on the stream with all its load! Then shouts thai I'ose ahove the roar Went up fi'om tree-top, and from shore, When it was thoujiht that half the band Was now forever leavinji' land. It elianced, foi- reasons of their own, THE , Soiuo mon ai'oiind that tive had thrown A l('iie found Instead of ru])])ish scattered round. Old staves, and Ix ots, and woolen strings. With ])ottles, hones, and wire-springs, Are (juite unsightly things to see Where tender })lants should sprouting be This work must he progressing soon, If Idossoms are to snule in June.'" A second said, " l^t't all give lieed : On me dei)en,nitf Oox One nij^lit thi'oiij^li gardens fair 1 si^'d, And jjcatlu'ivd seeds from every hod; Then placed them in a hollow tree, Where still they rest. So tnist to mo To l>rin,if supplies, while you prepare The mellow garden-soil with care." 'I'm: r.i!(>\VMi;s (;\iii)i;N. vViiotlicT cried, "Wliilc soino one jjoos To iiiid the .shovels, i-jikes, and ]i(h>s, That ill tlie sheds are stowed away, We '11 use this plow as hest we may. -10 %. THE BTIOWNIES' flARDEN. Our arms, united ut the chain, Will not b(> oxcsreiscd in vain, But, as it' colts were in the trace, We '11 nmko it «lanci! ai'ound the placi'. I know how deep the share shoukl go, And how the sods to overthrow. So not a patch of fi,round tliL size Of this old (uij), when flat it lies. But shall attentive care receive, And he \\\\\)\\ .ed before we leave." Tlien some to j,niide the plow bej;an. Others th(^ walks and beds to i>hin. And soon they gazed with anxious eyes For those who ran for seed-su])plies. But, when they came, one had his say, ■^ And thus explained the long delay : * "A woodchuck in the tree had made '^ His bed just where the seeds were laid. ^^%, We wasted half an hour at least In striving to dislodge the beast; Until at length he turned aromid, Then, quick as thought, without a sound. And ere he had his bearings got. The rogue was half across the lot." Then seed was sown in various styles, In circles, squares, and single 'tiles ; While here and there, in central parts, They fashioned diamonds, stars, and hearts. Some using rake, some plying hoe, Some making holes where seed should go; 4* *i- ^ %^ .-^.jju-n i .ftj„ i iimr-W " i i THF. BROWXTF.K CtAHDEN. Wliilc sonic laid yiirdt'ii tools aside And to the soil their hands api)liod. To stakes and racks more were assii^-ned, That (•liinhinu--vines su])port might lind. CViod one, ■"Here, side hy side, will stand The fairest tii)wers in the land. The thi'ifty hees for miles around Ei'e loiiu' will seek this plot of gi'onnd, And l>e suv])rise(l to find eacdi mom New blossoms do eaeli ))ed adorn. And in their own jieculiar screeil Will l.less t he hands that sowed the seed." Ami while that niiiht they labored tin re, The cunning I'ounes had taken care With sticks and strings to nicely frame' In line the letters of their minie. 'iliat whi'n came round the proper tinu Koi' plants to leaf and vines to (dinib, The lirownies would remend)ered be, If jieople tliere had eyes to see. F>ut morning broke (as break it will Though one 's awake or sleej»ing still), And then the seeds on every side The hun-ied j]i',.wnies scattei'ed wide. 4V! THE brownies' CELEBRATION. ;;; .'WvXV Along the road and tlirougli the lane They pattei'ed on the ground like rain, Wliere Br(iwnies, as away they flew, Both right and left full handt'uls threw, And c'liildren of+en halted there To piek the l)lossonis, sweet and fair, That sprung lik(! daisies from the mead Where fleeing Brownies flung the seed. THE lUiOWXlKS^ ("KLEBRATIOX ^^mmr^-''^^''^'"^'- NE night the Brownies reached a mound That rose ahove the coinitry round. Said one, as seated on the place lie glanced al)out with thoughtful face ; " If almanacs have matters right The Fourth hegins at twelve to-night, — A fitting time for ns to All Yon cannon there and shake the hill, And make thi.' people all about Think war again has broken out. I know where })owder may be found Both by the keg and by the pound; Men use it in a tminel near For blasting purposes, 1 hear. 4;} i a"ii|itf^ - -ttli^'^ -. Tin: r.KOWMKS' CKI.F.I'.ltATTON. 'I'll iivt supplirs ;ill liniuls will ii'o. And wliiil \\i' ciJiiic we "11 liol lie sloW Tn ti'acli till' lolks llif id'opfr way 'To lioliol' lll(l('l»cli(lci:rr l)a\." It was not loiiu till [»()W(l('r camo, I'lifii I'loni llic inii/.zlr iii'okt' the flame, And cclid aiiswnvd to the souiul That start led I'olk tor niilrs around, "r was lu w.iv not of the mortal Itrand, (»r hair Ihr .'ivw would liavr Ix-t-n hurled In |iicccs to another world. For whin at last tlif cannon roared, So hnuv tho (diai',i;v had Hrownies poured, rih' nii'tal of till' u'un iTJicllrd \nd thivw all wa\s the load it held. M' |»i('('('s cliiiiMMl the daisy-ln'ads And toiv the trtt'-to|is int(» shreds. r>nl I how nil's are ndi slow 1o spy A danger, as an- you and 1. ,'Ti« llif Ki.ii »ii.iM|.-l.j| littK-iKh, () |.,ii|. ,„,,v ii wuvoT^OVi (111- luiiil •il'lliK rrao unij tin liomK oflhn brave. m^'tw'^'^^'P- i I 'I'HK BROWNFKS' (Kr-KMIiATFON. •ID i ;sa? — isf-xa riTE nHOWNFES IN TUF, SWHIMLVd-SCIK jOIi. For they tliroiinii siraiiiiv and mystic art ()I>s('i'vc(l it as it Hew apart, And (liic]<«'d and d()d<>-(.(l and flattened out. To slum tile tVasi-nients tiun,i;- uhout. Some roiiMies weiv lifted from tlieir feet And, tnnnnii' somersaults comiilete, liike leaves went twii'lin.u' through the air Hut oidy to receive a scai'e ; And eiv the smoke away had cleai'ed In forest shade they disappeai-ed. rL TIIK in.'OWXIKS IN TWK S\V|MM|,\(i-s(MI()()L. '^JT .11 1 Id'] P.r(.wnies passed alonu- the stivet, Cnmmentin,-' on the summer's heat Tliat wraj.ped the city day and niyht, A swimmiim-hatli appeared in si-^id. Sui.i om': "Of all the si-hts we V,. tound, Since we conmieuced f,, vanihl." round. This serins to Letter suit the ha)id Than aiixthin-i'. liowe\-er y'vajid. ^Vc 11 ivsi awhile and tind our way Inside th.. place without delay, All. I those who understand the art, ('an knowledi-v to the rest impart ; iO 1 THE BKOWNIES IN THE SWIMMING -SCHOOL, For every one should able be, To swim ill river, lake, or sea. We iievei' know how soon we may, See some one sinking!; in dismay, — And then, to havi' the [jowcr to save A comrade from a watery grave. Will i)(' a blessing sure to give Us joy the longest day we live." The doors soon opened through the jwwer That lay in Brownie liands that hour. When once witliin the fun l)egan. As here and tlu're they quickly ran; Some u[) the stairs made haste to go. Some into dressing-r(.(»ms below, 1 Tn bathing-trunks to rea])j)ear And plunge into the water clear; Some from the' s[)ring-board leaping fair Would turn a somersault iu air ; Iklore to the bottom like a stone, Would sink as soon as left alone, AV'hile others after trial brief Could lioat as l>uoyant as a leaf. Some all their time to others gave Assisting them to ride the wave, Explaining how to cateli the trick. Both how to sti'ike and how to kick ; And still keep nos<' al>ove tla^ ti(l<'. That lungs with ail' might be sui>i>lied. •17 Tin: v.iicnvNiKs in tiif. swimmino-soiiool. Tims diviiij;' in and climbini'; out, Or s]»lashiii!i; round with ljiui>li and shout, 'I'hc ha])]»y hand in watei' ]»lay('u1 when the sun looked from his bed To tint the eastern sky with red, In haste the rrighteued lirownies thi'ew 1'heir (dot lies ahout them and withch'ew. 18 THE BROWNIES A.\J) ^riLE WHALE. > Brownies chaiieed at evo to stray Arouiitl a wide but shallow bay, Not far from shore, to their surprise, They saw a whale of uioustrous size, That, favored ]>y the wind and tide. Had ventured in from ocean wide, But waves receding by-and-by, Soon left him with a scant supply. l^ii!AX^. j , :/non,t;h to nnderstand The ereatrnv Avas no lonucr iMviehed, But deeper water now had readied. 01 ( THE HKOWNIKS AND THE \YHALE. For i)luiii,nii.u' l^'I't. <•'• l»lnnpiitr vi^'lit, Or |»l()\vii\ii- (IdWHWiii'd in liis inij;'lit, Tht' fact was plain, as plaiii could hv The whale was workiiiii' out to sea! A crcciMuu' fear Avill seize t1ie mind As one is leavini;' shores Itehind. And knows tlu' hark whereon he sails Is hai'dly til to weather ,nales. Soon Fancy, with a -iraphic sweep, Portrays the uiuhtniai'es of the dee]>; While they can see. with livinji' eye, The terrors of the air sweep 1»y. For who would not a tierce hird dread, If it came tlyin^- at his head '. And these were liuniiTy, s(inaAvkinotween the two. Some hlanusd themselves for action rush Aj^ainst all reason still to dash In danger's way, and never think Until they stood on I'uin's brink. Wliile others threw the blame on those Who did the risky trip propose. Bnt meantime deep and deeper still Tlie whale was settling down until 03 ■riii: iiKowNir^ and 'I'lir. wii.m.h. I His l.ii.'k l.M.krd likr Mil island small That scaivr uav stan(liiii:-n»:'-7.. The sun liad liardly taken flight Unto tlic deepest eaves of night ; Or fowls secured a place of rest Where Keynard's paw could not molest, Wlieii Brownies gathered to pnrsue Their plans regarding pleasures new. Haid one : " In spite of hand or string, Jhi-L ■:'$H '■%:- ■v^^;-. ?:^' 'L 6t5 THE BHOWXIES' KITES. Now hats fly round liko crows in .s]»riii};-, Exposing hoads to gusts of air, Tliat ill tlio slightest dranglit can bear; While, liigli above tbc tallest tower, At morning, noon, and evening liorir, TJH^ yonngsters' kites vntli stre;aning tails Are riding out the strongest gales. The doves in steeples bide away Or keep tlieir bouses throngb tlie day, ]Mist{dving every kite tliat Hies For bird of prey of wondrous size." on 're not al one iinotbei' cried. In taking note. 1, too, liave spied Tlie boys of late, in street and court. Or on tile roofs, at tins tine sport; But yesternigbt 1 cbanced to si-e A kite entangled in a tree. The string was nowbere to be found; The tail about a bougb was woiind. Some })ir(ls bad torn Ibe pa])er out. To line tiieii" nests, in trees al>out. But tbei-e beside the wreck I stiud. Until 1 learneil iiow kites are nmd(\ On me you safely ni;iy depend. To sbow rbe way to cut and l)end. So let ns now, wbile winds are liigli, Onr bands at once to work apply; And from tiie bill tluit lifts its crown So far alcove tbe neigblRmuti- town, THE BROWNTES' KITES. 1 o_-- Wo 'II solid niir kit(»s aloft in crowds, To loso thoinsclvcs among the ckmds." A smilf on every face was spread, At tlionglit of fun like this, ahead; And quickly ail tli(^ ])lans were laid, And work tor every Brownie made. Some to the kitchens ran in haste. To manufacture pots of paste. Some ran for tacks or shinyh^-nails. And some for rai;'s to make tlie tails, While more with loads of ])aper came, Or whittled sticks to make the fram<'. The strinn's, tliat otliers gatliere(l, soon Seemed loiiij enouu'h to reach the moon. But wlidv such (juantities tliey found, 'T is not so easy to exiumiid ; — Periiajis some twine-shop, standiuf;' nit^h, Was raided for the lari;-e supiily; Perhajis soiiu> youthful ani^ler whines Alxiiit his missiiiii- fishiiiu'-lines. IllKl Till' Browni(>s must yViid those who can't \Vil1 have to charjjje With Inisy tiiiii'ers. They clippeil and Witl Itaiiit aiK From kite to kite. Oil some they |>aiiit Wliile others would tliiufTs where they will, !)(> furnished still ; such losses stand, it to the Band. '11 ap])l led pasted, bent and tied ; hrush some ran about t(» tit them out. a visaft'e fair, aftVisi-ht a bear. THE BJJOWNIES' KITES. Nor was it long (as one might guess Wlio knows what skill their hands possess) Before the kites, with string and tail, Were all prepared to ride the gale ; And oh, the eliniax of their glee Was reaehed when kites were floating free! So (juiek they mounted through the air That tangling strings phtyed mischief there. And threatened to remove from land Some valued of the Ijand \ I HI-; B1U)\VNIES KITES. T\\v birds of iiij^ltt-^'re horrifitMl At rinding /Kites on every side, And netted strings, that seemed to be l)esigne/l to limit aetion free. Hut '^'<^^n^toTKlM>iLj-an about, Now winding u[), now lettiiigoul Now giWng kites more tail or wit Now wishing for a longer string; Until they saw th(^ hints of day A})i»roaching tln-ongh the morning gruyr*"- >"■-« TIIK lUioWXIKS^ l)AX(M\(;-S(^H()()L. w/" '"'^•^'^ flitting huts eftmmenced to wheel Around the eaves to find their meal, And owls to hoot in forests wdde, To rail tlicii- owlets to their side, The Brownie P.and, in full ari-ay, Through silent streets i)ursued their way. But as they neaivd a ))uilding high, >Sur]u-is(' was shown in every eye. They heard the sti'ahis of music sweet, And tri])])ing of the dancers' feet; While o'er the taj) of heel and toe, The twang of hai-p and scrape of how, uu THE brownies' DANCINfi-SCHOOL. 1.' ^. Arose tlio clear aiul rin^niii; call Of those who had control of all. ^^^/>''^./^.. their swi ix-^^^%1^7'^':^^"; Then gath ered closely round tlie place, THE imoWNIEs' J)ANC'INa-.S("HOOL. -^iiWW f#j|f?^|I'ipf}'pi^||)iai''f^ To study out sonic way to win A i)t'(']t oi- two at those within. (Said out': "In matters of this kind Opinions dilTei', yon will tind. And some miyht say, with solter thon^'ht, That childi-en should not thus Ih' taught To hop ai'onnd on toe and heel So actively to fiddle's s(ineal, For I'cai- "t would turn their minds away From graver duties ot the . Tlie Brownies need no la(lir way to find, And leave the lagging winds behind. Said one: "We 'vo scaled the dizzy heights or mountain-peaks on other nights. And crossed the stream from shore to shore Where l)ut the string-pioc(> stretched before; And cunning Brownies, never fear, Will find some way to enter here." FTEN once the Brownies' plans wer(> laid, No fonnal, tiresome speech was made. In mystic ways, to Brownies known. They chnnhered up the walls of stone. THK HKOWNIKs' DANCINd-SCIIOOL To s('(> those cliildrcii young and ItrijA'ht Wliilc skii>ping hlithcly to and t'l'o. Now joined in jtairs, now ill a vow, Or t'ornit'd in cii-flos, hand in liand, And liu'litly niov- ing a.t coni- niand — Like l»utt( 'lilies tlirongii haliiiy air Wlien summer spreads atti'aetions I'air, f I 64 THE T5IU)WNIES' l)AN{'ING-HC!Hf)f)L. r V" And l)l('n(ls with every whispering breeze Tlic (h'owsy lumi of working hees." Anotlier said : " When this is o'er The Bi'ownie Bund will take the floor. We '11 bide our thne and not be slow To take possession when they go. Then up and down the spaeions hall W(! '11 imitate Ihe ste])s of all. Wt' '11 sliow that not in Frenelnnen's hones Lies all the graee that nature owns; That others at the waltz ean shine As well as (Jernians from the Rhine; That we some capers ean enjoy As well as natives of Savoy." While thus they talk(>d, the moments flew, And soon tlie master's task was through. When children's cloaks were wrappetl around, And heavier shoes theu" feet had found They hastened homo ; but while they slept The Brownies in that biulding crept To take their turn at lively reel, At gracefid glide, or dizzy wheel, Till all the dances people know. From Chd)a's pahns to Russia's snow Were tried, and soon in every case Were mastered with surprising grace. Imagine how they skipped about, And how they danced, with laugh and s unit ! 0* 05 THI", I'.lunVMEs' DANCINO-KCHOOT,, soo ucr had the Hruwiiics run Into tlic hall than 't was Itcu'uii. Soiiic round the harp, with cuuniiiu' sti'oke, 'I'lic unisic in tlic strings awoke. 'I'lic violins to others tVU, Who scraped, and sawed, and Hnu'ei-ed well, I'litil the sweet and stirriui;' air Would rouse the feet ol' dullest there. Lik tl lif. ke |)eoi>le in tiie s])rni,n' ot MT» Of Joys and countless l)lessin^'s rife, Who yield tlK'Hiselves t(» Pleasure's hand — So danced that niyht the Brownie HiUid. First one would take his jthice to show The si)ecial step f(tr heel or toe, .Inst how to edi;'e ahout with care. And help around th<' i)artner fair, Nor plant his feet upon a dress — '\\i cause eoid'usion and tlistress. Then more would |)lay tlu' master's part, And }.;,ive some le.ssons in the art : ou THE brownies' DANCING-HCHOOL. Would hIiow the rest some fif^ures new Kvoiii Turkey, Chiiin, or Peru. Now smoothly j;li(le, jis if on winos, rn T Then hoi) iiround, as if on sprinjjs, rutil the spiii-htly steps would call Loud aeclanuitions from them all. They (UuK.'cd in twos with skip and hound, They daneed in eircles, roimd and round; They danced in linos that coiled ahont As runs the serpent in and out, Some moving- slow, some standinji still — ^lore cuttiui;- capers with a will. At length, hy joining hand in hand, The set included all the hand. A hap])ier crowd was never seen On hall-room floor or village green. By turns they danced, hy timis would go And try their skill at string and how — 67 THE HHOWXTES' DANCIXO-Hf'HOOL. TlifV almost sawed the M<1<1I<' tlirousrli. >S(i last the Ixiw across it flew. And loiidci' still the liai'p \void iiiiMltlci- liiiyvi-s plucked the string. Alike they seemed a skillful hand ('poll the lio(»r or music-stand. The iiiyiit wore on. from houi' to liour, And still tliev danced with vim and power; For sui»ple-kiieed and light of toe The lirownies are. as well you know, And suidi a thing as tiring out reak of day. <) dance the lignres o'cv and o'er. They lingered on the polished Hoor; No sooner was one i)arty done Thau othei's the ])()sition won. They chose their jjai'tuers for the s<'t, And howed, and sci-aped, and smiling, met. As lught advanced, and morning gray Nigh and still lugher cast its ray, The lively P>rownies faster tlew, Aci-oss and hack, around and through; Now down the center, uj) the side, Then hack to place with graceful glide — 03 I Tur, huownikh' imncincj-hchool. I 60 TFIE BlioWXIKs' DAXCIXd-sniOOl;. I'l'til it s('(Mii('(l tii;if ('^•('n day A\'(;ul(l liardly (lvi\c llic haiid awav. At k'ii;;tli soDic iiiurc upon (licir u'liard Afiiur. -t surpvisrs, lalxircl hard Tc nii^c iiH^ir ('o]iir;id( ;■ IVoin ih' phi* c |-5<'t'oiv tlii' sun would slif)\v his t'ace. They ])iillcd and liau'"d with all thtii- mi^lit At tliovc ]iai;f' v\d'/.y M,ith dcli^'ht, \\ 1 (1 slid would ,'tmy-^di' I'oi' a (diaiicc To have, ;il Icasl, aiioihci' dani'c — Some tiuiMv 111, it was (piilc foirot, Althougl) " th.' finest <>[ the h,!." S\ Aiiothci' wished to liuuvi- still — !n s]idi' of wa'nini;' words — until Each nimihci' present on the tioor Mad lieeii his |)aitner twi<'e or nioiv Mef.ntinie, outside, the I- il-tale dy<'s Of mom heyan to paint the skies, And, one hy one the stars (»r idu'ht (Jrev; pale hefore the luoi'jiinn's Ii:;-ht. Alone, ln'iyht Veinis, in the west, Upheld hei' torch and wai'iied the ivst ; While from the hedyv the pipinu^ „Ht,. Of waking- hirds henan u> ll,,at ; And ci-ows upon the wooded hills Conuuenced to stir and whet their hills. When Brownies s.-ampered from the place. And und.'rtook the homewai'd I'ace. 70 TITE l{U()WNIi;s' rANDY-PflLL, Nor made u halt in street or sq,uare, Or verdant park, liowever fail-; But farther from the sight of man And li'il't of day, tliey quickly ran. They traveled at their highest speed. And swiftly must they go, inund — One 15r()\vnie, rising in his place, Addi'esst'd the hand with bi'aming face. 'I'lie hsteiii'i's gathered with delight Around the mendter, hold and hi'ight, 'l\) iiear him tell of scenes he M spied Wlule roannng through the eounti'y wide. 71 I'TTE RIUnVNTHs' CANDY-l'ULL. " I^ast vVi'S" said lie, " to sliiiii tlic l)l;ist. Behind a cotlaii'i' tViicc I jiasscd. Wliilc tlirrc. I lu-ai'il a iiicrry rout. And as till' yard was dari< \vitln»ut. I ci'awlcd aldiiu' tliroiiyji weeds and u'rass. Tlii'(iuuii nicltin-\ incs and lirokcn ylass, I'litil I nuiiiit, unn(jticc(l. win A iilinipsi' of all the >|ii)rt within. ^ At Icn^^tli. hcldw the window-pano, .W'^!^^ :feMV^. ^'"^ '•^■'"•'' *'"' ^'" ' ^t''»'t<'lH'ff J<:f -^Jr^'-. ^'I'anccd to tiiid THE BliOWNIEs' CANDY- I'ULL. The facts I run relate in full About that lively eau(ly-i)ull. "An houv or more, T well Ijelieve, 1 stood, their r.etions to i)erceive, With elbows restinj;' on the sill. And nose against tht' window still. I watehed them elosely at their fun. And learned how cverythin.ii: was the inexperienced mind. They placed the sugai- in a pot, And stirred it round till boilitii;' hot; Then rolled and worked it in their hands, And stretched it out in shining- Itands, Until it reached across th<' floor. From maidvl-piece to kitchen d(»or. "These eyes of mine for many a night Have not beheltl a tiner sight. To pull the candy was the part Of some who seemed to kn(tw the art. The moon ha]it had sp.'d At one.' thi-ouj-ii eveiy Riv.wine's head — A fhouo'lit of pleasniv urai' at hand That well woidd suit the .'iniiun,-' hand. I i THE BHOWXTEK (.\N'l)Y-Pri,L. !^^i^■p52s;3 HE BrowTiics act witliout ddiiy ^Al Wlicn new ideas cross tlicir way. And soon one j'aiscd a tiiiii'cv small And (dose attention yainecl tVoiii all. They ci'owded near with anxions glance To learn what s(dienie he conld advance What methods mention or em])loy To hriny; ahont tJK' ])i'onused joy. Said he: "A vacant house is near. The owner leaves it every year For several months, and ])leasui'e seeks On ocean waves or mountain ])eaks. The i-ango is there apnnst the wall, *-<--^- - Till' pots, the ]tans, the spoons, and all, WHule cans of syrup may l»e found In every ^rocei-'s store aroinid. The Brownie nnist l)e ■ rattlinii- in And synip sweet, in rans nf tin. diist where the syrup had been found It matt. !•> not. It was around. The eiinninu hand wiis soim possessed Ot full siipp|i,>s and of IJie best; Ne\i laltlespdoiis (if silver tine 111 t, THE BROWNIES' CANDY-PULL. '?> . , '/, "i Ifllii,,... . 1 And dabbed away iu eager haste To l)e the first to get a taste. Then some were scalded when the spoon Let fall its contents all too soon, 7* 77 THi: HHOWNIKS' CANDY-l'ULL. And '^ny>' tlif tongue too warm a mess To caiTV without some distress. Then steps wciv into sorvice lirouK^it That dancin,u--mast('rs never tauj^ht, And sniothcivd cries and swinging hand Would wakr the wonder of the band. And when the ••andy hoiied imtil It .-(.idd \)v pullfd and haided at will, Take evciy shape or twist, and seem As free as fancy in a drrani, riic busy, happy-hearted crew Enjoyed the iiHuncnts as they Hew. The Brownies in the l)uil(Hng staye(l And candy ate as fast as made. But wlien at lenjith tlie hi'inhtening sky (iave warninji' they must homeward fly, Tliey quickly souj^dit the open air And had hut liltje time to spare. The sh(trtest way, as - kind AVho heiv and there wonld fall behind. 70 '11 1 h: I5K()\VN11^S AM) rUl^ L()('()M()'ri\'h Mciii' till' l>ri>\viii<'s found tln'ir w.iy 'I'd wliriv sdiiii' li'Mcks ami swilclics lay, And liiiiliun^s stood, sn(di as arc found In cxci'V town on i-ailroad ground. 'I'licy moxcd alioul from phu-r to |>lact', With pryinn' eyes and cautious paci- 'riicy |ict'|ii'(l in shops and gained a view, W 1p f»' cai's were standing' hriii'ht and new While others, that had si'i'xicc known. And in sonic ci'asli wcfc oscvt hfown. On iack-sci'cws. hlo(dy that same ai't'air. Sometimes it sa\'es,"' another ei'ied And throws an object far asi.ie That WOUlll ]io\vder liav<' been ui'ound 1 ruslnnii' w saw a u'oiit heeb ( haiiie had roiuu ironi he tiMck And landed on a rarinei''s sta(d<. And tlioim'h surpi'ised at fate so sti-ani-'e H e seemeu ^V 7 -(^ Sciaices Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. M580 (716) 872-4503 .«■ TFIK niiOWNIHS AM) THK l.OCOMOTTVE The fircDiJiii Jiiid the ciiiiiiu'cr Arc iit tlicir sup])('r, in the i-cjir Of yonder slicd. I took a pet']), And found the Wiitdiniaii fast aslccji. So now 's oni- time, if we hut haste, Tlie jovs of I'aihvay hfe to taste. I know the eniiine-driver's ai't, Just how to stoj), r( verse, and start: I 'v«' watched them wlien they httle know^ From every move I knowl(>d'-v (h-ew; We Ml not h(> seen till under way, And then, my friends, here let me say. The man or heast will something lack Who strives to stoj) us on the track." Then some upon the engine stei)i)ed, And s(»me upon the pilot crei)t, And more upon the tender found A ])lace to sit and look ai'ound. Anre strai;,dit, At least at milo-a-niinute rate: And even where th(> cui-ves were short The enj-'ine turned them with a snort That made the Browiues' hearts th<' while l^ise in their throats, for half a mile. F3ut traveh'rs nur.iy dani^rcrs run On safest roads heneath the sun. They ran throuuh yards, where doj-s came out To choke with dust that whirled ahout, THE I.HOWMES AND THE LOCOMOTIVE. And so could ueitlu-r j^n'owl nor hark Till they had vanished in the dark ; Sonic pi«;s that wandered iatc at niyht, And neither turned to left nor riji:lit. But oil the crossing held deliate VVho first should s(|uceze ])eiicath tlie j^ate, Weri' iielped ahovc the fence to rise Ere they had time to s(HU'al surprise, iVnd never after cared to stray Alonj,' the track hy lu^ht or day. But when a town was just in si^ht, And speed was at its ffi'eafest heijfht, — Alas! that such a tliin^^ should lie, — An open switch tlii' Brownies see. Then some tiioufjht best at once to go Into the weeds and dit(di below; But many on the eiii>ine stayed And held their grip, though much ihsmayed. And waited tor the siiock to fall That would decide the fate of all. In vain reversing tricks were tried. And brakes to every wheel applied; ji;i TICK imoWMKiS AND THK l.OCCniOTIVK. Tlu' locomotivo forward tiew, In spito of all that skill could do. hiU just as tlit'y :ii»proa('li(Ml the place Wlici'c troultlc iiit't thrill faci' to face, Through soiuf arraiiiiciiit'iit, as it sccnicd, Of whicli ill*' Brownies never dreamed, The aiilomatic switch was closed, A safely siuiial-liiudit exposed, And lliey were Tree to roll ahead, And wait lor those who 'd leajiiMl in dread ; 8-1 THE BROWNIES AND THE UM T )M()TIVE. V \ Altlumj^li the cud seemed near at hand Of every Brownie in the liand, And darkest iieads tlirou}j;li horrid fright W"i'e in a moment ehan,i>('d to white, The injuries indeed wei'e small. A I'eW had suffered from their fall, And some were sprahuMl ahout the toes. While more wei-e scraped upon the nose; Jiut all weie able to succeed in (dind»in.i>; to a i»la<'e wilh s[»ced. And there they stayea(l, All can ho found wlicro I will lead, If i'rit'nds are willing to itroccod." Those Unowins; Ix-st the lii'ownio way Will know there was no long delay, Ere to the town he made a l)veak With all tilt' Jirownit's in his waUc. it mattered not that roads were long, That hills were high or winds were strong; Soon rohcs were t'onnd on peg and shelf, And each one chose to suit himself. THE BKOWNIES' FANCY BAI-L. The costuiiu's, tli(m<,'li a world too wide, And loiifj; ciionuli a pair to hide, Wrrr -atluTcd in with skill and cart', That showed th<' tail(»r's art was tlu'rc. Tlu'n onl they sturti'd for the hall, In fancy trapjtinj^s one and all ; Home clad like monks in sahlc frowns; And sonic hkc kind's; and more like clowns; And llij;hlandcrs, with naked knees; And Turk . with tnr- buns like a cheese; Tin; MliOWNIF.s' FANCY IJALL, While iiiaiiy uiciiilu'i's in the line Wert" U'uin monks of j^'ontle heart, In \\\x and si-alp-claucc took their part. ^ ,,. The ;;rand sahitc with courteous words, The hol)hini;' up and down, liki' Uirds, r _,,:,;'<'f^,r-». X rut' hohhMi^ up and down, uk»' h /'^\\^ lh--\ 'l'l'«' liv«'lv skip, tlie stately ^lide, The doul)le turn, and twist aside Were introduced in proper jdace And carried throut>h with case and un-ace. '^^X^ Ho ^--reat the |»lcasuiH' proved to all, Too lonii- they tarried in the iiall, k^:. And morniiiti- caunlit lliein on the fly, u?\ W'-^V Ere thev could put the garments 1>y! ^iCT^lr^^ Then dodi;niii (»ut in ^;reat dismay, '^^JS^i^^^^-':^Vi '>^ By walls and stumi)s they made their way ; And not until the evi'iiinii's shade Were costiunes in their places laid. i 01 AM) '11 IK 'pr(;iu)A'i\ IIIIiFi Brownies strayed aloii'j;' ji pier To view tile sliii)i)iiij( lyi/i^" near, A tii«il)oat drew tiieir gaze at last; 'T was at a iieigliimriiii;' wliarf made fast, (h'ied one: "See what in hlack and red lieluw the j»ilot-house is spread! In honor of the Brownie Band, It hoars our name in letters mrand. Tlirouyli all the the broadtr sound; Throu^ihout the trip 1 Ml keep tier i-lear ()t* all that niij;ht awaken fear. When haroaro to wreck With careful captains on the deck ; / 86 THE BROWNIES AND THE TUGBOAT. They had mishaps that night, for still, III spite of all their care and skill, While running straight or turning round Jn rivei", bay, or broader sound. At times they ran upon a rook, And startled by the sudden shock Some thnid Brownies, timiing pale, Would spring at once across the rail; And then, repenting, find all hope Of life depended on a rope. That willing hands were quick to throw And hoist them from the waves below. Sometimes too near a shij) they ran For peace of mind; again, their plan Would come to naught through lengthy tow Of barges passing to and fro. The painted buoys around the bay At times occasioned some dismay — They took them for toipedoes dread That might the boat in fragments spread, Awake the city's slumbering crowds, And hoist the band among the clouds. But thus, till hints of dawn appeared Now here, now there, the boat was steered With many joys and many fears, That some w\\\ 1)ear in mind for years; But at her pier once more she lay When night gave place to creeping day, 97 THE 13EOAVNIES' TALLY-HO. S shades of evening closed around, The Brownies, from some wooded gi'ound, Looked out to view with staring eye A Tally-Ho, then passing by. Around the park they saw it roll. Now sweeping round a wooded knoll, Now runiljling o'er an arching bridge, Now hid behind a rocky ridge, Now wheeling out again in view To whu'l along some avenue. They hardly could restrain a shout When they observed the grand turnout. The loi)g, brass horn, that trilled so loud, The pi'aneiug horses, and the crowd >• M'-V\M ■■■* '-^f^t^ ^rjr/t ... •-. y w THE BROWNIES' TALLY-HO. i "A lig like this we see Of people perched so high in air Pleased every wondering Brownie there. Said one ; Wonld snit the Brownies to a T ! And I 'm the one, here let me say, To put such pleasures in our way: I know the very phuie to go To-night to find a Tally-Ho. It never yet has borne a load ■ ' ■.,',.*»«.,■■ Of happy hearts along the road ; But, bright and new in every part 'T is ready for an early start. The horses in the stable stand With harness ready for the hand ; If all agree, we '11 takt. a nde For miles across the country wide." Another said : " The plan is fine ; You well desei-ve to head the line; But, on the road, the reins t '11 draw; I know the way to ' gee ' and ' haw,' And how to turn a corner round, And still keep wheels upon the ground." Another answered : " No, my fi'iend. We '11 not on one alone depend ; But three or four the reins will hold, -it- That horses may be well controlled. The curves are short, the hills are steep. The horses fast, and ditches deep. And at some places half the band May have to take the lines in hand." 90 THE brownies' TALLY-HO. 3 l^{ •e^_ --f^™ That iiiji-ht, according to their plan, The Brownies to tlie stal)le ran ; Through swamps they cut to reach the place, ltH» UNIVERSITY OF ViCTOk LIBRARY Victoria, B. C. THE brownies' TALLY-HO. Across the roughest hill or rock They scampered like ii frightened flock, Now o'er iiiclosures knee and knee, With e«iual speed they clambered free And soon with faces all aglow They crowded round the Tally-Ho; But little time they stood to stare Or smile upon the strange affair. As many hands make lal)or light, And active fingers win the fight, Each ,>usy Brownie played his part. And soon 't was ready for the start. But ere they took their seats to ride By more than one the honis were tried, Each stri\ang with tremendous strain The most enlivening sound to gain, .^. And i»rove he had a special right To blow the horn throughout the night. 101 THE brownies' TALLY-HO. Tlioii,a;li some were crowded in ji seat, And some were forced to keep their feet Or sit upon another's lap, And some were hanging to a straj), With meny langh and ringing shout, And tooting liorns, they (h'ove about. A dozen miles, pei'haps, or more, The lively hand had traveled o'er, Connnenting on their happy lot And keei)ing horses on the trot, When, as they passed a stunted oak A wheel was caught, the axle broke! Tlien some went out with sudden pitch. And some were tumbled in the ditch. And (me jumped off to save his neck, While others still hung to the wreck. 102 M ' { « THE HltOWNlKS TAIiLY-HO. Confusion r('ij:;ncMl, for coiits wero rent, And liats were ci'uslu'd, and horns wort' l)ont, xviid what iK'gan witli fun and clutter Had turned to (juite a serious matter. ■M 103 THE brownies' tally-ho. Some Illumed the drivHTs, others thought The tooting horns the trouhle brought. More suid, that they small wisdom .sho\veinji' up or crowdin;;- through To gain a l)etter i»oint of view, So they can see bi'yond a doubt How^ favorites are holding out." Another said ; " 1 know the idace Where liorses wait to-morrow's race; We '11 strap the saddles on their hack. And lead them out ui>on the track. Then some will act the jockey's part. And some, as judges, Avatch the start, And dro]) the crimson flag to show The start is fair and all nmst go." 105 TIIK JJHOWMKS ON THE ItACK-TKACK. Fii'c loiiy, tilt' lii'ovvnics turned to liaiil pencil \V(»n(l('i'iii<;' racc-lioi'st' tVoiii his stall. Tlicy Itridlcd tlicni witliotit delay. And saddles sti'ii]>i>ed in proper way. Some restless horses reariny' there Woidd toss their holdei's hiyh in air. And test the eonrap' and the ai't Of those who took an active pai't. Said one: "1 '\'e lui'keci in yondei- wood And watched the races when 1 could. I know how all is dt-ne with care When thus for racing' they i)repare How every hnckle must l>e tight, And every strap and stirru]! right, Or jockeys would be on the ground FMore they cinded halt' way round." When all was ready foi- the show Each Brownie rogue was nowisi' slow At climl)ing up to tako a place And l>e a jockey in tlie race. lOG Tin; i(K()\VNii;s on ihi; ijAcK-ritACK. Full liiilf a (io/t'ii HrownicH ti'icd I'poM on*' saddle now to ride; iJiit some wt'i'u into sorvicc pressed As judji'es lo control tlie rest — To see that rules were kej»t eoniplete, And I lien decide who won the heat. A dozen times they tiied to start; Some shot ahead like jockeys smart, And Were prepared to take the lead Around the track ut tlyinj;' speed. But others vvei'e so I'ai" hehiud, On horses of nnruly mind, riio .^ndy-es fi'om the stand deehire The start was auythinu; hut fair. T 7, ' > //*>f^, --'/#^ / •■i-ic;^ ^. ^. ^■r#r ^ 107 THE HKOWNIES ON THE KACE-TIUCK. So back tlioy 'd jog at his coiinnand, lu better sliajie to pass the stand. Indeed it was no sinii)le trick To ride those horses, shy and quick, And only for the mystic art That is the Brownies' special part, A dozen backs, at least, had foiuid A resting-pkice upon the ground. The rules of racing were not quite 01)served in full upon that night. Around and round the track they flew, lu spite of all the judge could do. The race, he tried to let them know, Had been decided long ago. But still the horses kept the track, Witli Brownies chnging to each back. Some racers of the jum])ing kind At times disturl)ed the riders' mind When from the track they sudden wheeled, And over fences took the lield. As if they hoped in some such mode To rid themselves of half their load. But horses, iiowsoever smart, Are not a match for Brownie art, Tor still the riders stuck througli all, In spite of fence, or ditch, or Avail. ISome clung to saddle, some to mane. While others tugged at bridle rein. :,f3fi^^ W\.J^^ 5 I THE BROWNIES ON THE RACE TRACK. i'f^^^- A^Am^m Ho ill! the steeds found it would puy To let the Brownichi have their way, Until a glimpse of rising sun Soon made them leave the place and run. 10 109 THE BliOWNlES' BIirrilDAY DINNER. HEN people thvoui^'h tlie county })laniied To give their imblic dinners ynind, The Brownies met at day's deeline To have a hh'thday ))anquet tine. " The proper thinjjjs," a speaker cried, " Await us here on every side ; We sini})ly have to reach and take And choose a place to l)oil and hake. With meal and Hour at our feet, And wells of water pure and sweet, That Brownie must be dull indeed Who lacks tlie gmnption to ]»roceed. We '11 peel the pumpkins, ripened well, And scoo]) them hollow, like a shell, Then sli<'e them up the ])ro])er size To mak(> at lenj,'th those famous pies, For which the people, small and gi'eat, Are ever quick to reach a ])late." 110 THE BBOWNIES' BIRTHDAY DINNER. This pleased them all; so none were slow In finding work at which to go. A stove that chance threw in their way Was put in shape without delaj-. Though doors Avere cracked, and legs were rare, The spacious oven still was tlu're, Where pies and cakes and puddings wide flight bake together side by- side. Ill THE BHOWNIES' BIRTHDAY DINNER. Tli(^ level top, though inooinplote, (iave ]>()ts and pans a welcome seat, Where wtews could steam and dumplings foiind A fitting place to roll arou)id. Some lengths of ])ipe were I'aised on high That made the soot and 'inders fly, And caused a draught throughout tiie wreck Tliat door or damper failed to check. The rogues who undei'took the part, That tries the cook's delightful art, Had smarting hands aud faces red Before the tahle-cloth was spread: 112 THE brownies' BIRTHDAY DINNER. But what cared tliey at sucli an hour For singeing tiame or scalding sliower? Sucli ills are always reckoned slight When great successes are in sight. There cakes and tarts and ('ookies tine, Of hoth the "leaf" and "notched" design, Were ranged in rows around the pan That into heated ovens ran ; Where, in what seemed a niiinite's space, Another liatcli would take thcnr place ; Wlriie birds, that had secured repose Above the reach of Reynard's nose, Without the aid of wings came down To be at midnight roasted brown. Tliey found some boards and benches laid Aside l)y workmen at tlieir trade, And these upon the green were placed 1-Jy willhig hands with proper haste. Said one, who board and bench combined: " All art is not to cooks contined. And some expertness we can show As well as those who mix the dough." And all was as tlve speaker said; In fact, they were some points ahead ; For when the cooks their triumphs showed, The table waited for its load. The knives and forks and (hslies white By secret methods came to light. Much space would be require^T •^^;^- When people find a carver hacked, A saucer chipped, or platter crac^ked, They should hi' somewhat slow to claim Tluit servants are the ones to blame ; U-i ;' THE brownies' UIKTHDAY DINNER. For Brownies may have used the ware And failed to sliow tlie proper eare. A few, as waiters, passed ahout New dishes when tlie old gave ont, And saw the plates, as soon as htu-e, W^ere heaped ajjain with soniethinu' rare. No meniher, as you may helit've, Was anxious such a place to leave, Until he had a taste at least Of all the dishes in the feast. The Brownies, wlien they break their Will eat as long as viands last, And even birds can not depend On crumbs or pickings at the end : The plates were scraped, the kettles ( And not a morsel to be seen. Ere BroAvnies from that table ran To shini the prying eyes of man. fast, lean. iiti i . THE BROWNIES' HALLO \V-E\^E. N Hallow-eve, that n'iglit of fun, When elves and gohlins frisk and run, And many games and tricks are tried At every pleasant tireside, The Brownies halted to survey A village that below them lay, And wondered as they rested there To hear the laughter till the air That from the happy children came As they enjoyed some pleasant game. Haid one : " What means this merry flow That comes so loudly from below, Unconnnon pleasures must abound Where so much laughter can be found." Another said : '' Now, by your leave, I '11 tell you 't is All-Hall ow-eve. When people meet to have their sport At curious games of every sori ; I know them all from first to last. And now, before the night has passed. For some convenient place we '11 start Without delay to play our part." Two dozen mouths commenced to show Their teeth in white and even row ; Two dozen voices cried with speed, " The plan is good we 're all agreed." 110 THE BKOWNIES' HALLOW-EVE. ?';*v-i-'''.'''.i:^v i i7 -^^f/-' .„' •'.•■:•'„ •5'?---%-i;- PAur^Efl Coy..^ 117 THE brownies' HALLOW-EVE. And in a trice foiu* dozen feet Went down the hill with even beat. Without a long or wearying race The Brownies soon secured a place That answered well in every way For all the games they wished to play, There tubs ot* water could be found, By which to stoop or kneel around, And strive to bring the pi'nnii>s out That on the bottom slipped about. Then heads were wet and shoulders, too, Where some woiild still the coin pursue, And mouth about now here and there Without a pause or breath of air Until in pride, wdth joyful cries, They held aloft the captured prize. More stood the tempting bait beneath, And wnth a hasty snap of teeth The whirling apple thought to claim And shun the while the candle's flame,— But foimd that wath such pleasure goes An eye-brow singed, or bhstered nose. 118 THE liltOWXTKs' TIAT,T,0\V-EVE. \ # More named tho oats as jn'ople do To try \vlii(;li liearts aro false, which tnie, And on the ^Tiddle placed the pan- To let them part or smoulder there ; And smiled to see, through woe or weal, How often hearts were tnie as steel. 11 'J THi; lUiOWMl'.H HAM-OW-KVF. IStill others tried to read theii' fnte Or fortune in a dish or plate, Learn whether they would ever wed, Or k'ad a sinj^'le life instead ; Or if their unite would be a blessing, Or prove a partner most distressing. Then others in the open air, Of fun and frolic had their shs:rr ; Played "hide and seek," and " Mindnian's buff," And "tag" o'er places smooth or rough, And " snap the whip " and " trip the toe," And games that none but Brownies know. As if their lives at stake were placed. They jumped around and dodged and raced. And tumbled headlong to the ground When feet some hard obstraction found ; At times across the level mead, Some proved their special claims to speed, 120 THE JiIlOWXIi;s' IIALLOW-EVK. u1. '7,'i.*''.\'K» :p: ,^^ki'iii'^=v-!v':-'-.^ 11 121 THE BKOWNIES' HALLOW-EVE. And as reward of merit wore A wreath of green till sport was o'er. The hours flew past as hours will When joys do every moment fill; The moon grew weak and said good-night, And turned her pallid face from sight; Then weakening stars began to fail, But still the Brownies kept the vale ; Full many a time had hours retired Mueli faster than the hand desired. And pleasure seemed too sweet to lay Aside, because of coming day, But never yet with greater pain Did they behold th(> crimson stain That morning spread along the sky. And told them they nnist homeward fly 122 THE BROAYNIES^ PXAG-POLE. ^^ m HE Brownies through a village hound, Paused in their run to look around, And wondered why the central square Revealed no flag-pole tall and fan*. Said one : " Without delay we '11 go To woods that stand some miles below. The tall spruee lifts its tapering crest So straight and high above the rest, We soon can choose a flag-pole there To ornament this village square. Then every one a hand Avill lend To trim it off from end to end, To peel it smooth and paint it white, And hoist it in the square to-night." Then to the woods the Brownies ran At once to caiTy out their plan; 123 y -AX.«rv ^^^A'^i^'!^' THE brownies' FLAG-rOLE. I ^V^lile some ran hero and there with speed For implements to serve their need, Home rambled through thi; forest free To fiml the proper kind of tree, Then climbed the tree while yet it stood To learn if it was sound and good, Without a flaw, a twist, or bend, To mar its looks from end to end. Wh(>n one was found that suited well, To woi'k the active Brownies fell ; And soon with sticks beneath their load, The band in grand procession strode ; 124 THE BROWNIKS' FLAG-POLE. It gave tlieni quite enough to do To safely put the project through, But wheu they reached the s(piare. at hist, Some ropes aroiuid the pole were passed And from the tops of maples tall A crowd began to pull and haul, While others gathered at the base Until the flag-pole stood in place. 11' 120 THE brownies' FLAO-POLE. For Brownies seldom idle stand When there is fun or work on hand. At night when darkness wraps us round They come from secret hainits i)rot'ound, With brushes, pots of paint, and all, They clamber over fence and wall ; 120 THE imoWNIES' FLAG-rOLE. " 'S'^-1 1 "uafH • --^- Ai)d soon on ol)jects here and there That hold positions high in air, And most attract the human eye, The marks of Brownie tiiigers he. Sometimes with feet that never tire They ehmb the tall eathedral spire; When all the town is still below, Save watchmen pacing to and fro, By light of moon, and stars alone. They dust the marhle and the stone, And with their brushes, small and great. They paint and gild the dial-plate ; And luring the figures plain in sight That all may note Time's rapid tliglit. And Jiccidents they often know While through the heavy works they go, Where slowly turning wheels at last In bad position hold them fast. J^ut Brownies, notwithstanding all The hardships that may them befall, Still persevere in every case Till morning drives them from the place. And then with happy hearts they fly To hide away from human eye. 127 ' THE BROWNIES ON TI D^ CANAL. NE niglit the Brownies stood beside A long canal, whose silent tide Connected seaboard cities great With inland sections of the state. The laden boats, so large and strong, Were tied to trees by hawsers long; No boatmen stood by helm or oar. No mules were tugging on the shore; All work on land and water too Had been abandoned by the crew. Said one: "We see, without a doubt. What some dispute has brought about. Perhai)s a strike for greater pay, For even rates, or shorter day, Has caused the boats to loiter here With cargoes costing some one dear. These cabbages so large and round Should, long ere this, the disli have found, Upon some kitchen-stove or range To spread an odor rich and strange ; Those squashes, too. should not be lost By long exposure to the frost. When they would prove so great a prize To old and young, if baked in pies. And then those pippins, ri])e and fair, From some tine orchard picked with care, 1S8 THE BROWNIES ON THE CANAL Should not to rot and rain go. Though work is hard or wages low, When thousands would he glad to stew The smallest apples there in view." ]21> THE BROWNIES ON THE ("ANAL. Another said: "AVc lack the might To set the wrongs of lal)or riglit, But by tlie power within ns placed We '11 see that nothing goes to waste. So every hand must he applied That boats upon their way may glide,'" Then some ran here and there with speed To find a team to suit tlieir need. A pair of mules, that grazed about The grassy banks, were fitted out Witli straps and ropes without delay To start the l)oats upon their way; And next some straying goats were found. Where in a yard they nibbled round Destroying plants of rarest kind That owners in the town could find. Soon, taken from their rich repast, They found themselves in harness fast; Then into active service pressed They trod the tow-path with the rest. THE BROWNIES ON THE CANAL. On deck some Brownies took their stand To man the helm, or give command, And oversee the 131 THE BROWNIES ON THE CANAL. At times the rope would drn^' along And catch on snags or branches long, And cause delays they ill could bear, :^"''^ For little thne they hud to spare. With accidents they often met, And some were bruised and more were wet ; Some tumbled headlong down the hold ; And some from heaping cargoes rolleil. But what care Brownies for a bruise, Or gannents wet, from hat to shoes, When enterprises bold and new Must ere the dawn be carried through > If half the band were drenched, no doubt The work would still be carried out. For extra strength would then be found In those who still were safe and sound. But once, when "low bridge!" was the shout They stood and stared or ran about Till in the water, heels o'er head. Some members of the band were spread. A few could swim, and held their own; But more went downward like a stone Until, without the plummet's aid, They learned how deep canals are made, In spite of all ^lie kicks and flings That fright at such a moment brings, 132 THE BIiOWNIE« ON THi; VAJsAL. Tliroiifili hick of avt, or wcij^Mit of four, It looked as if their end was near. The order n»»\v to stop the team Would pass aloii;,' witli sij^n and scream. And those on laud would know hy this That somethiuj;' startlinj^- was amiss ; la Anr iho stroiif^ost kind, For licuvy catclu'H w<'ll desif^iicd ; Few sluid against its iiu'slies van But left their bones on sonu^ oiu''s ]>an, This bulky tbinj; the active crew Far overboard with promptness threw. A hold at t)n('e some Brownies found, While others in its folds were bound, Until like tish in >"*(^at dismay Inside the net I hey stru^-glins lay. But willinjj hands were overhead, And ({uiekly from the muddy bed Where shedder ('ral)s and turtles crawled The drii>i)in}jf net was upward hauled. With all the BroAmit^s clinguig fast. Till safe on deck they stood at last. Hometimes a mule fell oiT the road And in the stream with all its load. 1U5 THE BROWNIES ON THE CANAL. Tlion precious time would be consumed Before the trip could be resumed. Tlius on they went from mile to mile, With many stranjje misliaps the while, But working bravely through the night Until the city came in sight. Said one : " Now, thanks to bearded goats And patient mules, the heavy boats For hours have glided on their way, And reached the waters of the bay. But see, the sun 's about to show His eolors to the world below. And other l)irds than those of night Begin to take their morning tiight. Our time is up ; wt' 've out its age and lieight, And read the signs, so long and wide, That met the gaze on every side. iii'.i \A THE UKOWNIES IX THE STUDIO. But littU' tiiuc was wasted there, . For soon their feet had t'ouiul the stair. And next the room, where oft are told Tlieir funny actions, frei' and bohl, Was honored by a friendly call From all the Brownies, great and small. Then what a gallery they found, As here and there they moved around — For now they gaze upon a scene That showed them sporting on the green ; Then, hastening o'er the fields with speed To help some farm(n* in his need. Said one, "Upon this desk, no douht, Where now we cluster round about, Our doings liave been plainly told From month to month, through heat and cold. And there 's the ink, I apprehend. On whicdi our very lives depend. Be careful, moving to and fro. Lest we upset it as we go. 140 r.E-eWr- THE BROWNIES IN THE STUDIO. For who can tell what tales untold That darksome liquid may unfold ! " A telephone gave great delight To those who tried it half the night, Some asking after fresh supplies ; Or if their stocks were on the rise ; What ship was safe ; what bank was fiiin ; Or who desired a second term. Thiis messages ran to and fro With "Who are you?" "Hallo!" "Hallo!" And all the repetitions known To those who use the telephone. "Oh, here 's the pen, as I opine," Said one, " that 's written every Une ; Indebted to this pen are we For aU our fame and history." "See here," another said, "I 'vo found The pointed pencil, long and round. That pictures all om- looks so wise, Our smiles so broad and staring eyes; 'T is well it draws us all aright. Or we might bear it off to-night. But glad are we to have our name In every region known to fame, To know that childreu lisp our praise. And on our faces love to gaze." 141 THE BROWNIES IN THE STUDIO. Old pistols that hviwv service knew At Bunker Hill, were In'ought to view In mimic duels on the floor, And sufipped at paces three or four; While from the foils the Brownies plied, The sparks in showers scattered wide, As thrust and i)arry, cut and guard, In swift succession followed hard. The Bntish and Mongolian slash Were tried in turn with hrilliant dash, Till foils, and skill, and temper too, Were ami)ly tested through and through. They fouiul old shields that hore the dint - Of spears and aiTow- heads of flint, And held them up in ^A proper pose; Then rained upon them /J|| Spartan blows Lay figures, draped in ancient styles, From some di^ew gracefid hows and smiles, Until the laugh of comrades nigh Led them to look witli sharpen* eye. A portrait now they criticize, Which every one could recognize : THE TiROWNTES TN THE STUDIO. ,^ The features, i»-arineiit!s, and the style, Q Soon brouijlit to every face a smile. Some tried a hand at i>ainting there, jj And showed their skill was something rare; While others talked and runnnaged tlu'ough The desk to find the stories new, 143 THE BROWNIES IN THE STUDIO. That told ahout some late affair, Of which tho world was not aware. But ploasuro seemed to have the power To hasten every passing hour, And bring too soon the moniing chune, However well they note the tune. Now, from a chapel's brazen bell, The startling liint of moming fell, And Brownies reahzed the need Of leaving for their haunts with speed. So down the stau'case to the street They made their way with nimble feet. And ere tho sun could show his face, The band had reached a hiding-place. m