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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 90, 12 May 1909, Page 4

THE TRIUMPHS OF AMY BOCK. ■Let nil 1 introduce a granger , Amy Bock, Who, I think, is out of danger,. Under lock. She luis posed a» "t'arol Hcdnvood, Balfuur, Chamberlain, or Dcadwood; She's the person someone said would Cause a shock. She was winsoimi, she wis clever— Amy Buck; But she's stranded—not for ever— On a rock; And her numerous offences, Chief of which is false pretences,

Scarcely ibrought her to her senses In the dock. She has acted brilliant horsemanAmy liock; Not the common, vulgar coaree man Driving stock. Now she's crowned herself with glory (Not with exploits that are gory), But I must curtail my storyTwelve o'clock. Who discarded female clothing? Amy Bock; Fancied trousers, had a loathing Vor a frock; And on Ncssio, much deluded, Hi'r affections she intruded, With her crop of hair denuded, Every lock. As a man, then, masqueraded Amy Bock, She had money, and displayed it, From a sock. Then, the lover's course pursuing, "Carol Kcdwood," "He" went wooing,

Imitating Cupiil cooing— Just a mock. Xext, a wedding was arranging Amy Hock. What a check; that ever-changing Weather-cock! And the mcdding guests invited, Like all others, were excited By the time the pair unitedThree o'clock ibne had quite a brilliant marriageAmy Bock; Bridesmaids ten, to fill a carriage— Quite a (lock! She, as "groom," was much elated, And by all congratulated, While the monstrous crowd that Waited Caused a 1 lock. At the feast, says Mother Grundy, Amy Bock Drank Champagne and good Burgundy From a crock; And oi parsons two wer c present, And the local M.V., pleasant, Put away some quail and pheasant, And some hock. On retiring, as a roomssman, Amy Bock Had decided 011 her groomsmanCalled him "Joclt"; But not many days had tarried E'er the faked-up show miscarried— To Miss Ottaway, just "'married," What a shock. Xow the storms were fast surrounding Amy Bock, And her fragile barque was grounding 011 a rock. was not a "Mister Redwood," She was neither Dick nor Deadwood; She was' one that someone said would Cause a shock. The detective, when he "caught up" Amy Bock. Found her wearing men's clothes bought up, Xot her frock. "Game is up now," said lie, "Amy," As to her presence eame he; "Bight," says she, "and you may blauie me 111 the dock." Xow, you ladies seeking partners, Just "take stock," When you're roaming* in the gloaming Round the block; Till you're sure, be unbelievers, Watch, 0! watch the beardless thievers, Mind that prince of all deceiversAmy Bock. —.T. G. Johnston, in Hawera Star. Air. Walter Trafi'ord, Pharmaceutical Chemist by Examination, High-street, West Maitland, N.S.W., .writes: "I have had over 25 years' active and practical experience in leading English and colonial pharmacies, and am convinced that of all the numerous cough medicines, none has given greater satisfaction than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I invariably use it in my own family, and have derived such benefit from it that when I am asked to recommend a good medicine I unhesitatingly recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy." For sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

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