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 But nae man o’ ſober thinkin Ere will ſay that things can thrive If there’s ſpent in owkly drinkin, What keeps wife and weans alive.

Drink maun aye hae converſation, Ilka ſocial ſoul allows; But in this reformin nation, Wha can ſpeak without the NEWS?

News firſt meant for ſtate Phyſicians, Deeply ſkill'd in Courtly drugs: Now when a' are Politicians, Juſt to ſet folks by the lugs.

Maggie’s club, wha cou’d get nae light On ſome things that ſhou’d be clear, Found ere lang the fau’t, and ae night Clubb'd and gat the GAZETTEER *.