Fair Warning.

Wilberforce of English annals,
Waited patiently for years,
Fighting on though often vanquished
Yielding not to doubts and fears,
Till at length he was rewarded
By the shout of victory;
Through his persevering efforts
Slaves were granted liberty.

Be forewarned, ye politicians,
Eyes are watching far and near;
Your supporters hold the balance—
They will weigh you, never fear.
Be advised; your friends are anxious
You should worthy prove and true,
If you act as you have spoken,
They will firmly stand by you.

But if not, prepare for changes,
For the traffic they will rout;
If you trifle at this crisis
They will vote you down and out,
And elect those who are worthy,
Men whose courage ne'er abates,
Who will face the ranks opposing.
Press the battle to the gates.

Oh, ye temperance men, be faithful,
On your watchtowers firmly stand—
See, the foes of Prohibition
Muster forces through the land.
Buckle on afresh your armour,
And for right still onward press,
God your captain in the conflict,
He will pilot to success.

Mrs. P. L. Grant.

"Little drops of Allsops',
Little drops of Bass',
Steal away the senses,
And make a man an ase."