Thy “modest muse.” And yet, we all may share

The scenes of beauty that inspired thy lay;

For still, by “Blanchdown Wood” the Tamar sweeps;

Still trickle streamlets down the “Dartmoor” steeps,

And sing blithe music to the lambs at play;

Still through “sweet Ina’s Combe” the Walla leaps,

Hurrying to greet the Tavy on its way.

D. P. Alford.

THE BLOWING UP OF GREAT
TORRINGTON CHURCH.
By George M. Doe.