Volume 159 — A FOOTNOTE TO THE "BAB BALLADS."
Reading edition
[The Vice-Chairman of No. 1 Committee of the League of Nations, dealing with general organisation, is Mr. Wellington Koo, the distinguished Chinese diplomatist.]
Serene and Celestial Sage, How well you revive and renew The delights of an age when good "Bab" was the rage— Eminent Wellington Koo! For I feel, though I may be a fool, You were reared in remote Rum-ti-Foo, Maybe suffered at school its episcopal rule— Tolerant Wellington Koo. Next I see you adorning the scene In the city of fair Titipu, Garbed in green and in gold, very fine to behold— Sumptuous Wellington Koo. Then you probably met Captain Reece And all his affectionate crew, Who knew no decrease of their comfort and peace— Nautical Wellington Koo. Clonglocketty Angus McClan I fear was withheld from your view; That unfortunate man was not fated to scan Fortunate Wellington Koo. But my reason instinctively tells It was you who contrived to imbue With his knowledge of spells John Wellington Wells— Magical Wellington Koo. "Morality, heavenly link," I'm sure you will never taboo, Though to it I don't think you'll "eternally drink"— Temperate Wellington Koo. It is rather malicious, I own, To play with a name that is true, But I hope you'll condone my irreverent tone— Generous Wellington Koo.
"Royal Exiles.
Some archdukes have become clerks, and many have become governesses and ladies' maids."—Tasmanian Paper.
For these last two posts, their archness would, we think, be an irresistible qualification.
"Nurses Wanted.
540 Hours Working Week.
Extra pay at special rates for any time worked in excess of ordinary working hours."
Provincial Paper.
The generous provision for "overtime" makes the above offer unusually attractive.