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 THE STORY OF SIMON. 167

��TEE STORY OF SIMON.

��BY WILL E. WALKER.

This is the story of Simon. Whether he be High in degree, "Worthy poetical mention, Worthy the reader's attention, Judge ye the same, and then give him his meed, Praise him or blame, as this record you read, Telling the story of Simon.

��Hearty and hale was Simon. Face like a full moon aglow with good cheer, Firm in the nose, and with generous ear; Square at his shoulders and broad at his feet, Eyes true and earnest, and mouth e'er discreet ; Calmly he goes on his straightforward way, Honestly utters what he has to say ; Ever endeavoring the weak to protect ; Caring for nothing of fashion or sect ; Honoring justice and truth in the land, Bound to no popular leader's command ; Born a reformer wherever he goes, Active and earnest, and dressed in plain clothes, Looking and feeling and acting the man, Truth for his motto, the nation his clan — x Such was the patriot Simon.

��One little hobby had Simon. Seeing the evils of intemperance, Feeling the people should make an advance Over the bounds which so long had confined Careful society — rather inclined Never to meddle with even a foe, When it was dubious whether or no Most of its members were for or against — He, with unyielding persistence, commenced Faithfully urging, by deed and by tongue, Temperance measures, and fearlessly flung Gauntlet and gage to whoever upheld Those who the worst of accursed fetters weld —

Urging in eloquence fervent and grand "Voters throughout this unfortunate land

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