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From 1903 Ohl Maid's Convention
FUN AND GAMES AT HOME,AND SCHOOL — Sometime in the not too distant ,
past, say five or six years ago, this group of beauties dressed up for a fashibn show
at Seaforth Public School's Home and School Association, Unfortunately, some of
the people are so well disguised that we couldn't recognize-them, bUt among those
in the photo are George Miller, Gus -Boussey, Bill ,Wilbee, Rev. Doug Fry, Don
Morton, Neil Bell and Bert -Moggach.
Sale of
Bachelors
Mrs. W.W.IVIeredith
The first to be sold in this new-fashioned way
Is the mati to whom Seaforth one time 'had to pay
The sum of 200, now aint he a genius?
They can't build' sidewalks on Jimmy McGinnis.
Now pass up the street but don't' be too .quick
For I want a high price for Mr. Joe Dick
And speaking of prices, now wouldn't you grin
If one of you maidens could capture our Wynne.
With his figure so stately and a smile that's'enough
°To melt hearts of stone, and then there's 'Bert Cluff:
He knows how to walk and his dancing, oh say
'Tis a dream to remember for ever and aye.
There's another one too, who's not thin nor too stout,
And his hair isn't grey but it's fast falling out
He"dressed with taste and always look sweet,
He works at McFauls and his name is Jack Steet.
But you can't-have this one, the seller began,
I've another one here that I call little Dan, ,
He can curl and win turkeys, though he's only five feet,
But we know that small dainties' are wholesome and sweet.
And then there's another with just the same name,
And when hockey's in season, McLeod's in the game.
When placed'with Tom Hatcher he works with a will
Both these are for sale and they work for George Sills.
But if there's a maid that must be in the swim,
Then bid for this lawyer whose first name is Jim.
Another professional man you all say?
Well here is a fine one called Dr. MacKay.
Or if some want a banker, or a man who can't work,
Here's Stevens, or Cecil, or Walker, or Kirk; "
They're all of them bachelors, and it's my opinion,
They're in a good bank, in fact the Dominion.
But I'm not near the end, so maids don't be. bawling,
There's plenty for all, why there's Rogers and Coiling,
Just dying for mates, so who'll be the honey
To make them leave school and accept matrimony?
Another male teacher I now bring to view,
He works in the country, yet lives in town too;
And whether you now recognize him or not,
I'll tell you his name, just plain Andrew Scott.
And while we are dealing in Andrews galore,
We must not forget one near C. Andrews store
He will' give you your letters from sweetheart or beau
And smiles at you sweetly and looks at you so.
Now while we are selling the bachelors so sweet
We must not forget Fred Crich, no, nor Pete.
They are both up to date, both in selling and buying
And I kn,ow of a truth that for wives they are sighing.
Another young man who wants a wife smart
Is that youth at the drug store called Charles Aberhart.
But to leave this one a bachelor, 'twoud just be a pity
Who'll bid up for him, this handsome George Beattie?
And now if you're tired, I'll have you to call
And ask for Tom Stephens who kicked the football
We can sit down beside him where the trees grow up shady
And here I'll present to you Mr. Tom Cady.
And while speaking of bachelors exceedingly, well
Just run out in the country and see Ralph Cresswell;
And on your way back at the top of the hill
You'll find Mr. George Jackson of Egmondville.
When a husband you've picked, then furnish your nest
And Charlie Broadfoot's the one that can do it the best;
Then Alf Box is another old hachelor of fame
Though I promised him sure I'd not mention his name.
But I'll sell every one and who's there to hinder?
Who'll bid for this one that's Called Alex Winter?
Tom Johnston's anothbr who is on the lookout
For a maid about 40-tall, handsome and stout.
And who would like this one for a lover or beau?
A prosperous farmer is Jim Devereaux.
And Jim Willis would like to have a mademoiselle
And so would Reg Wilson and Norman Campbell.
Another old bachelor that's beginning to feel'
Alone and forsaken is Carberry Steele.
Then the one that in tableau can always plead hard
Is that dashing young count - Walter Pickard.
Still the one who would love you down life's shady lane
Is a printer by trade and his name's Keith McLean.
And list till I speak of a widower fair
With ruddy complexion and nice curly hair.
In, fact he's called Curly Jack by us all
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