On Christmas. 1895.

For Sale is a Full Page removed from "The Illustrated London News Christmas Number, 1895," showing a Drawing by the Artist Cecil Aldin, with the Following Poetry by John Bampfylde, called "On Christmas."

With Footsteps Slow,in-furry Pallyclad.
His Brows Enwreathed with Holly never Sere.
Old Christmas comes to close the Waned Year.
And Aye the Shepherds Heart to make Rightclad,
Who when his Teeming Flocks are Homeward Had,
To Blazing Hearth Repairs and Nut-Brown Beer,
And Views well pleased the ruddy Prattlers Dear.

Hug the Grey Mongrel; Meanwhile, Maid and Lad
Squabble for Roasted Crabs, Thee, Sire, we-hail,
Whether thine aged Limbs Thou dost Enshroud
In Vest of Snowy White and Hoary Veil,
Or Wrapp'st Thy Visage in a Sable Cloud,
Thee We Proclaim with Mirth and Cheer nor Fail
To Greet Thee Well with many a Carol Loud.

Condition is Very Good.