EPIGRAMS. 



Hail plant of power, more than king's renown, 

 Beloved alike in country and in town ; 

 In hotter climes oft mingled with the jet 

 Of falling fountains ; whilst the cigarette 

 Kisses the fair one's lips, and by thy breath 

 Redeems the wearied heart from ennui's death. 



Theta. 



If e'er in social jars you join, 

 Seek this, and let them cease : 

 Let all your quarrels end in smoke, 

 And pass the pipe of peace. 



Fumigator. 



Many a jar of old outbroke 

 Into fire and riot; 



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THE EXPLOSION. 



This will yield, with fragrant smoke, 

 Happy thought, and quiet. 



41,911. 



The moralist, philosopher, and sage. 

 Have sought by every means, in every age, 

 That which should cause the strife of men to cease, 

 And steep the world in fellowship and peace ; 



