21 JANUARY 1888, Page 15

POETRY.

BONAMY PRICE.

[IN MEMORIAM.1

Wuo that beheld and knew thee, but would fain Preserve thy image for the coming race P The prompt, quick mien ; the vivid, mobile face; Broad brow, firm lip ; the invigorating strain Of converse ; argument, that ne'er would gain A point unfairly; tales that ran apace, Not scant, nor mean ; the softer grace And tenderer manner, growing with life's wane. Children would fly yet seek thee, half-dismayed But wholly mirthful; every living thing Felt thy electric presence, and was stirred.

Now all thy cares, thy thoughts, with God are laid In silent peace, till thine eternal spring Blossoms at bidding of our Father's word.

J. R. M.