It was over this bridge that Tam O'Shanter galloped the night witches dancing in Alloway Kirk, on his way home from Ayr. was made from the new brig.

he saw the The picture

TAM O' SHANTER

The carlin caught her by the rump,
And left poor Maggie scarce a stump.

Now, wha this tale o' truth shall read, Each man, and mother's son, take heed: Whene'er to drink you are inclin'd,

Or Cutty-sarks rin in your mind,

Think! ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o' Shanter's mare.

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EPITAPH ON MY EVER HONOURED FATHER

O YE whose cheek the tear of pity stains,
Draw near with pious rev'rence, and attend!
Here lie the loving husband's dear remains,
The tender father, and the gen'rous friend;
The pitying heart that felt for human woe,
The dauntless heart that fear'd no human pride;
The friend of man-to vice alone a foe;

For 'ev'n his failings lean'd to virtue's side.'

RANTIN', ROVIN' ROBIN

RANTIN', ROVIN' ROBIN

THERE was a lad was born in Kyle,1
But whatna day o' whatna style,2
I doubt it's hardly worth the while
To be sae nice wi' Robin.

Chorus-Robin was a rovin' boy,

Rantin', rovin', rantin', rovin',
Robin was a rovin' boy,

Rantin', rovin' Robin!

Our monarch's hindmost year but ane
Was five-and-twenty days begun,
'Twas then a blast o' Janwar' win'

Blew hansel in on Robin.

Robin was, etc.

The gossip keekit in his loof,

Quo' scho, Wha lives will see the proof,
This waly boy will be nae coof:

I think we'll ca' him Robin.

Robin was, etc.

Kyle is the Central district of Ayrshire.

Which day of which style. Both styles of computing time were used
The new style had recently been introduced.

in Scotland.

He'll hae misfortunes great an' sma',

But ay a heart abov' on them a'.
He'll be a credit till us a'-

We'll a' be proud o' Robin.
Robin was, etc.

But sure as three times three mak nine, I see by ilka score and line,

This chap will dearly like our kin',

So leeze me on thee! Robin.
Robin was, etc.