THE MAYORAL ELECTION.
What man shall we elect for Mayor For our important town ? Why, let us have a citizen Of credit and renown. One who at least can read and write, And speak the English tongue, For, if a Mayor cannot speak out, He may as well be hung! Greorge is the man, though some object, And say he does not hear ; But if you wish that to disprove Ask him [in a voice scarcely above a To " Have a beer." [whisper He is the man ! but some folks say They can a better find ; And they have therefore made a " Push" To get one to their mind. John says he doesn't see aB how He should be put about By old Roast Beef, for he prefers A lump of sourish Crout. Mac wasn't asked to stand himself, So he brings to the poll— In lieu of any better thing— A piece of sausage roll. Now, doubtless, those bold Britishers to growl have license full; For that is the great privilege Of much oppressed John Bull! Joe Tbimmins.
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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume IV, Issue 211, 14 March 1873, Page 6
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179THE MAYORAL ELECTION. Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume IV, Issue 211, 14 March 1873, Page 6
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