The image of this silk bookmark
was very kindly donated
by Sarah Hall, Great Britain

A Merry
Christmas
And A happy
New Year.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
HERE WE GO;
BLESS ME, THE TRAIN IS
EXCEEDINGLY SLOW!
PRAY, Mr ENGINEER,
GET UP YOUR STEAM,
AND LET US BE OFF,
WITH A PUFF AND A SCREAM!

 

 

 

 

 

 

image of
Lord Howe
steam engine
and two carriages

 

 

 

 
WE SHALL HAVE SPORT
WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES,
WHEN "SNAP DRAGON"
BURNS OUR FINGERS AND THUMBS:
WE'LL HANG MISTLETOE
OVER OUR DEAR LITTLE COUSINS,
AND PULL THEM BENEATH IT
AND KISS THEM BY DOZENS:
WE'LL CROWN THE PLUM-PUDDING
WITH BUNCHES OF BAY,
AND ROAST ALL THE CHESTNUTS
THAT COME IN OUR WAY.
                                   ELIZA COOK.

 

image of robin

 

Signed "T STEVENS COVENTRY" on reverse at pointed end