THE MUSIC THAT CARRIES.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 259, 24 December 1914, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE MUSIC THAT CARRIES.

I'vo toiled with the men the world has blessed, Ami I'vo toiled with tho men who failed; I'vo toiled with tho men who strove with zest. And I've toiled with the men who wailed. And this ig the tale my soul would tell, As it drifts o'er the harbour bar: Tho sounds of a sigh don't carry well, lint tho lilt of a laugh rings far.

Tho men who were near tho grumbler'* side, O thev heard not a word he said; Tho sound of a song rang far and wide. And they barkened to that instend. Its tones were sweet as the tales they teli Of the riso of the Christmas star; Tho sounds of a sigh don't carry well. Hut tho lilt of a laugh rings far.

If you would be heard at all, my lad, K<>ep a laugh in your heart and your throat; For those who are do4if to accents sad Aid alert to the cheerful note. Keep hold on the cord of Laughter's Ml, Keep aloof from tho moans that mar; Tho sounds of a sigh don't carry well, Put the lilL "f a laugh rings far. Strickland W. Gillilan.

EXPLAINED. Tho rollicking Christmas party was in full swing, and most of the guests had almost tired themselves out with tlie'r exertions at "musical chairs," and tliu like. Tlk'u Mr. Hinnery came to the conclusion that something in tho way of a musical feast would l>e welcome and. amid the enthusiasm of the guests, ho fixed u [i a new live-guinea gramophone.

(.hie of tho clearest and most expensive records was attached, and the machine set going. Hut nothing, save a few h' artr 'tiding squeaks and passionate gioans issued from tln* gloat truniP -t.'

Air. Hinnory looked foolish, but lio poked an.iv nt tho 1 and fumed ana w i.nib i'f(l whatever t onkl have <jono wionn willi it. " IVrhap*. papa.'' ventured his young-<•>(-liorii. "ilie man down there hann't digest. .>ll liis tea yet. " "His toa. Thomas?" said Mr lliiinery. "I don't undonstnnd ,v<in." "Y. v. <lad." explained Thomas. lur tea.. 1 thought the funny little man in that lx>\ lniil !»e not linn hungifr, s<> I put some tea and cake down thotrunip«»t for linn lo n<'t "it with, no's to t>o in n"' 11 ' order for to-n'nht!"

WFIEN vor sKF

A sninll army of woir.cn hurrying iirto the shops with numerous bundles, it is a sign they didn't get exactly what tliev wanted for Christmas. A man going about with his face all bandag sl up. it is n sign ho forgot there was a tin l at the bright end of the candle w hen be was masquerading a« Santa. E>ghty-two vests at the cleaners', it is i sign that eighty-two men got fountain pens for Christmas.

Mrs OrnnY?rcy: "She must havebe»n surprised when the husband gave her such an expensive present." Mrs. Park ; 1 Not Mirpriml, my dear; suspicions "