Where e'er I roam, what e'er I see, my heart, Chautauqua, turns to thee . WM. MARTIN. We know the muscles get their sizeFrom constant manly feats displayed by acrobatAre ruinous — now mind you that! Here weve enumerated someOf those we know and near at home,And joyfully we give them placeAs benefactors of their race. 44. And all who have the brains to fillSuch ])laces, find them open waiting for the coming man,To lead, direct, perfect and plan. The weak of nerve, the stupid, slack,Must take position further back ;They often spend their strongest powersFor greater pay and
Where e'er I roam, what e'er I see, my heart, Chautauqua, turns to thee . WM. MARTIN. We know the muscles get their sizeFrom constant manly feats displayed by acrobatAre ruinous — now mind you that! Here weve enumerated someOf those we know and near at home,And joyfully we give them placeAs benefactors of their race. 44. And all who have the brains to fillSuch ])laces, find them open waiting for the coming man,To lead, direct, perfect and plan. The weak of nerve, the stupid, slack,Must take position further back ;They often spend their strongest powersFor greater pay and fewer hours. Did eacdi man clearly see his placeIn this our brief terrestrial be intent with heart and willTo nobly his position fill. And fully feel his high behest To in his calling do his best. What beauties would be found in store Along Lake Eries southern shore. Should all our peoi)le feel theyre sent,And work with solely one intentTo make a garden, as they nil this land of Chautauqua, How would these shores ^vith beauty bloom,And pave the way, with ample i-oom,For millions here to live with easeOn shore of our unsalted seas. And as we think enough is said,We hope that all may now be ledTo right conclusions, and to sendThis little booklet to some friend 46 c
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