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THE WILD WEST ALPHABET.

A is America, with stripes and with star,
B are the buffaloes, brought from afar.
C stands for Cody, the "great all round man,"
D are the deeds, so well-known to his clan.
E is for Esquival, vaqueros with pluck,
F is their firmness whilst taming a "buck."
G are the girls, to perfection they ride,
H are the horses, with galloping stride.
I are the Indians, with whoop and war-paint,
J are their jokelets, less polished than quaint.
K is Jule Keen, at finance quite the boss,
L stands for Lillian, a match for our "Ross."
M are the mustangs, which show "Cowboys' fun,"
N is for John Nelson, the veteran gun.
O stands of Oakley, who bangs "all creation,"
P is her pluck, she's the pride of her nation.
Q is her quickness, which makes her rejoice.
R stands for Richmond, with stentor-like voice.
S is Nate Salsbury
T is Buck Taylor, now back on the scene.
U is the union, displayed by them all,
V is their valour, not heeding a fall.
W is the welcome we give to the "Show,"
X is its "xcellence," which we all know.
Y is our yearning to see it again,
Z is their zeal, and long may it remain.

THE TOPICAL SAMARITAN.

TOPICAL TIMES
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 1887.

LONDON : 18, CATHERINE - STREET STRAND, W.C.