Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 28
He wore a bearskin busby, Had a baton made of gold.Which he twirled in such a manner, T was bewildring to behold.He marched upon the Esplanade Like troops engaged in drill,And there he gave a daily Exhibition of his skill. 586 THE MILITARY BAND 587 r? But still he was nt happy, For he wanted to… … For forty weeks they practised, Rarely stopping for a rest,And evry Be-Ba-Bo rehearsed The tune that he liked best.While standing on a barrel, With his baton in his hand,Drum-Major Roland Roly Led his Military Band. At last they felt quite qualified To give a grand parade,And show the latest manner…
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