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84 Thank, for this, Fortune, Wavering blindly! Thank all that kindly Fate may bestow! Revel in change's Impulses clearer, Love far sincerer, More heartfelt glow.

Over the old one, Wrinkles collected, Sad and dejected, Others may view; But, on us gently Shineth a true one, And to the new one We, too, are new.

As a fond couple 'Midst the dance veering, First disappearing, Then reappear, So let affliction Guide thro' life's mazy Pathways so hazy Into the year.

 ANNIVERSARY SONG.

pacest thou, my neighbour fair, The garden all alone? If house and land thou seek'st to guard, I'd thee as mistress own. 