Spreads its leaves of glossy green.
"'Neath the lee of rubbly rocks
Snowy fragments linger,
Shedding tears that Phœbus mocks
With his fiery finger.
Tears that act as cheering showers,
Tears that cherish sweet mayflowers,
Till each little lilac bell
Breaks in beauty o'er the dell."
This was another triumph for us. The Premier, Hon. Jos. Howe, complimented the writer, and added some graceful remarks. The general, too, and all friends of the regiment complimented Sergeant Smith on his beautiful poem.