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- 'Twas in the year of 1869, and on the 19th of November,
Which the people in Southern Germany will long remember,72 lines - Oh, thou demon Drink, thou fell destroyer;
Thou curse of society, and its greatest annoyer.64 lines - In an immense wood in the south of Kent,
There lived a band of robbers which caused the people discontent;88 lines - About a hundred and fifty years ago,
History relates it happened so,56 lines - 'Twas on the 18th of August in the year of 1798,
That Nelson saw with inexpressible delight92 lines, 1 comment - The mountains and glens of Aberfoyle are beautiful to sight,
Likewise the rivers and lakes are sparkling and bright;40 lines - Ye mountains and glens of fair Scotland I'm with ye once again,
During my absence from ye my heart was like to break in twain;21 lines, 1 comment - It was on the 21st of March in the year of 1801,
The British were at their posts every man;68 lines - At on time, in America, many years ago,
Large gray wolves wont to wander to and fro;52 lines - Bonnie Mary, the Maid o' the Tay,
Come! Let's go, and have a holiday28 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1808, and in the autumn of the year,
Napoleon resolved to crush Spain and Portugal without fear;48 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1849, and on the 20th of February,
Lord Gough met and attacked Shere Sing right manfully.49 lines - 'Twas on the heights of Alma the battle began.
But the Russians turned and fled every man;68 lines - Beautiful Rothesay, your scenery is most grand,
You cannot be surpassed in fair Scotland.24 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1854, and on the 5th November,
Which Britain will no doubt long remember,50 lines - In a humble room in London sat a pretty little boy,
By the bedside of his sick mother her only joy,88 lines - 'Twas near the Begum Kothie the battle began,
Where innocent blood as plentiful as water ran;76 lines - This Statue, I must confess, is magnificent to see,
And I hope will long be appreciated by the people of Dundee;12 lines - The 27th Regiment has mutinied at Kalapore;
That was the substance of a telegram, which caused great uproar,76 lines - Jack Honest was only eight years of age when his father died,
And by the death of his father, Mrs Honest was sorely tried;80 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1857 and on the 14th of September
That the Sepoy rebels at Delhi were forced to surrender;54 lines - As I stood upon the Dean Bridge and viewed the beautiful scenery,
I felt fascinated and my heart was full of glee,52 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1874, and on New Year's Day,
The British Army landed at Elmina without dismay,58 lines - Beautiful Ancient City of Perth,
One of the grandest on the earth,45 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1878, and. the winter had set in,
Lord Roberts and the British Army their march did begin,65 lines - Fellow Citizens of Dundee.
I now must bid farewell to ye.28 lines - 'Twas at the disastrous battle of Maiwand, in Afghanistan,
Where the Berkshires were massacred to the last man;72 lines - 'Twas in the town of Sunderland, and in the year of 1883,
That about 200 children were launch'd into eternity66 lines - Good people of Dundee, your voices raise,
And to Miss Baxter give great praise;52 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1884, and on Saturday the 20th of September,
Which the inhabitants of Dundee will long remember60 lines - A sad tale of the sea, I will unfold,
About Mrs Lingard, that Heroine bold;98 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1887, and on the 28th of September,
Which many people of Honan, in China, will long remember;56 lines - A pathetic tragedy I will relate,
Concerning poor Fred. Marsden's fate,64 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1888, and on July the 14th day,
That an alarming accident occurred in the River Tay.56 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1888, and on the 19th of November,
Which the friends of the late Ex-Provost Rough will long remember,56 lines - Composed, by Special Request, 18th June 1890
Then Pilate, the Roman Governor, took Jesus and scourged Him,95 lines - Alas! England now mourns for her poet that's gone-
The late and the good Lord Tennyson.48 lines - Welcome! thrice welcome! to the year 1893,
For it is the year I intend to leave Dundee,20 lines, 4 comments - Dear Johnny, I return my thanks to you;
But more than thanks is your due24 lines - 'Twas on the 31st of March, and in the year of 1893,
I gave an entertainment in the city of Dundee,28 lines - Success to Mr J. Graham Henderson, who is a good man,
And to gainsay it there's few people can,28 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1893, and on the 17th and 18th of November,
Which the people of Dundee and elsewhere will long remember,76 lines - Success to the good and skilful Dr Murison,
For golden opinions he has won26 lines - 'Twas on Friday the 2nd of March, in the year of 1894,
That the Storm Fiend did loudly laugh and roar56 lines - Which was Held in the Queens Hotel, Perth, on the Evening of 5th September 1894
31 lines - Alas! the people's hearts are now full of sorrow
For the deceased Professor Blackie, of Edinboro';40 lines - Alas! Prince Henry of Battenberg is dead!
And, I hope, has gone to heaven, its streets to tread,60 lines - 'Twas in the year of 1896, and on the 30th of September,
Which many people in Aberdeen will long remember;32 lines, 1 comment - 'Twas on the 20th of November, and in the year of 1897,
That the cheers of the Gordon Highlanders ascended to heaven,36 lines - Ye Sons of Great Britain, pray list to me,
And I'll tell ye of a great victory.69 lines - Beautiful Balmermo on the bonnie banks of Tay,
It's a very bonnie spot in the months of June or May;24 lines - Ye Sons of Great Britain! come join with me
And King in praise of the gallant British Armie,56 lines - All ye pleasure-seekers, where'er ye be,
I pray ye all be advised by me,52 lines - Good people of high and low degree,
I pray ye all to list to me,69 lines - Twas at the camp of Rorke's Drift, and at tea-time,
And busily engaged in culinary operations was a private of the line;70 lines, 1 comment - Beautiful city of Edinburgh, most wonderful to be seen,
With your ancient palace of Holyrood and Queen's Park Green,56 lines - Fellow men! why should the lords try to despise
And prohibit women from having the benefit of the parliamentary Franchise?48 lines, 1 comment - 'Twas in the year of 1900, and on the 5th of June,
Lord Roberts entered Pretoria in the afternoon;48 lines - Thrice welcome home to Hawick, Mr J. Graham Henderson,
For by your Scotch tweeds a great honour you have won;20 lines - Kind Christians, all pay attention to me,
And Miss Mouat's sufferings I'll relate to ye;98 lines - My parents were sober living, and often did pray
For their family to abstain from intoxicating drink alway;68 lines, 3 comments
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