MARITIME CURIOS.
A rock from tho reef of a topsail. A view from the peak of a mainsail,A cry from tho throat of .a foresail, A bone from the back-stays, A wink from tho dead-eye, A full-houso from tho deck, A diamond from the ear-ring, An oar from tho galley, A wheel from the truck, A cross baby for tho spanker, A turnip frond tho yard, ' A ribbon for the bonnet of tho jib, A jien from the main, hatch, A. kiss from the wind-lass, A hock ticket for the starboard watch, A belt from tho waist, A message from the cable,_ '.- A masterpiece from the painter, '■ A laugh from the jolly-boat, _ A frown from the stern davitSj A blade froili the cutter, ■ ■-' . A hoe from the tiller, A crust from the roll of the ocean, A feather from the crest of a Wave, Some quills .from the wings of tho wind. An acquaintance with s ship's companion. —"Life."
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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1940, 24 December 1913, Page 9
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159MARITIME CURIOS. Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1940, 24 December 1913, Page 9
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