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15 Jun 04 - 03:57 PM (#1207999) Subject: Lyr Add: The Wizard of the North; or the Mystic P From: *#1 PEASANT* -Emery, 1862 The Wizard of the North; or, The Mystic Policeman. tune- "Hurrah for the Bonnets o' Bonnie Dundee." Aw've cum fresh frae Mackies' tae sing ye a sang, Aboot a queer chap-but aw'll not keep ye lang- Of the prime cock-tail stingo aw just had my share, Whenthe Journeyman Tailor Popp'd in, I declare. Chorus. He's a limb of the deevil, as sure as you're here, For he's larn'd him the art to restore stolen gear; But stop her there, Tommy-lang may wor boast be, That the Journeyman Tailor's the top o' the tree He can flee through the air like a witch on a broom, And bring a defaulter straight back to his doom; IN spite of all weather, blow foul, or blow fair, The Journeyman Tailor is sure to be there. He's a limb of the deevil, etc. His smell is so keen that he kens biv his nose When a pick-pocket's near, and he's soon on his toes; So ye light-fingered kiddies at races beware, For the Journeyman Tailor is sure to be there. He's a limb of the deevil, etc. The Cockneyfied runners of Bow Street may pine, To think they're eclips'd by a son of the Tyne; Let them bluster like Yankees, but little we care, For wor journeyman Tailor can make them all stare. He's a limb of the deevil etc. Three cheers for Newcastle! three cheers for the Tyne3! Where "had-away Harry," se often did shine! And for peace and protection we'll never despair As long as the Journeyman Tailor is there. He's a limb of the deevil, etc. Mr John Elliot, now Superintendent of the Gateshead Police Force, was for several years the chief detective at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He was noted for his skill. The "Journeyman Tailor," a by-name by which he was spoken of by the criminal classesp whose security he often disturbed- is an allusion to his business before he joined the force.- Note, 1872 edition. Mr Elliott resigned the office of Chief Constable, June 1891. Emery, 1862 |
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15 Jun 04 - 04:06 PM (#1208005) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Wizard of the North; or the Mystic P From: GUEST tune? |
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15 Jun 04 - 04:47 PM (#1208040) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: The Wizard of the North; or the Mystic P From: Malcolm Douglas I don't think so. See the DT files Bonnie Dundee and Bonny Dundee (2) for the song most likely to have been meant. There is a midi with the first (no source given for text or tune). |