Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Apr 25, 1879, p. 1

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A jumble of quirky lines mentions a free scrimmage among brass-hornists, Clara Morris, eld Harriott, a fortified Ark, many pets, the Vokeses visiting, Rosina's decision, a horse clipping in a comic tone, bootblacks and a water-cart man, and a humorous notion of fish scales.

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