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recognise him as a comic writer that they never considered 
that he had also done real serious work. As the Editor of 
the “ Comic Annual,” as well as the author of “ The Song 
of the Shirt ” and “ The Bridge of Sighs,” Hood will ever 
be remembered. He himself has written, 
“ There is no music in the life, 
That sounds with idiot laughter only ; 
There is no note of human joy 
But hath its chords in melancholy.” 
As showing the pathetic side of Lancashire life, Mr. Nuttall 
referred to the conditions under which very many of the 
people li\ e and the class oi labour which is so destructive 
of life and limb. A strong claim was put in by the speaker 
on behalf of the villages and hamlets surrounding Burnley, 
from whence had come many of the most astute and useful 
men who now are such a valuable asset to town and city life 
m its civic and commercial, as well as its moral and religious 
activities. Some rousing illustrations were given of their 
readiness and shrewdness in reply. Their frugality and 
judgment were often an object lesson to town dwellers. Per- 
sonal experiences, witty and comical stories anent the amuse- 
ments, music-loving propensities, and the oddities of character 
incident to country life, brought to a close what was styled a 
most interesting and instructive address. 
