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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 John Nelson, the veteran gun.

O stands for 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, whom all do esteem,

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.