MR BOLTON AS A POET.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1359, 30 June 1885, Page 3

MR BOLTON AS A POET.

The following is the poetio effusion of which Mr George Bolton unburdened himself last Thursday evening at the Young Men’s Club entertainment:—

And now, patient friends, ere I bid you adieu, I should like, by your leave, to say something

new On a subject that first in importance should

rank — ’Tis the want of the Farmer —The National Bank.

The National Bank ! Ob, what does it mean f No delusive “ inflatus”—but Twomey’s great

scheme To help on the Farmer, whose troubles are

great Through usurious interest allowed by the State.

Fresh taxes imposed I—o, horrible news!

We’ll soon have to live on Colonial goose— If Twomey's grand scheme is not soon

“ au fait” We’ll settle Sir Julius, if he comes this way. With taxes and rates, and high winds from

the south, The country is fearfully down in the mowth ; To raise duties on candles, and also on tea

Is absolute nonsense—a stupid idea. And, ob, Julius dear, ladies say you are crue For in taxing sago you are taxing their gruel Why not tax commodities we can make here And let’s have free tea, and also cheap beer. The country is ruined —I repeat it again— To hope for prosperity now is in vain. But one thing can save us—ob, grand thought

sublime ! A grand Bank of Issue, without loss of time. Then let us help Twomey on with bis scheme, And make it each day of the LeADBE the

theme; And allow me to wish, ere I vanish from

sight, Success to the Bank scheme, anJ you, friends, Good Night.