_The Doctor._ "THAT, MADAM, IS TO BE SELECT INDEED; SINCE I BELIEVE
PALLAS ATHENE ALONE FULFILLED SUCH A CONDITION."

(For pedigree of Pallas Athene vide Classical Dictionary--Art.
"Minerva.")]

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COLUMBUS.

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COLUMBUS! We read of him every day,
In books, pamphlets, magazines, papers;
Whilst Italy, Portugal, Spain, U.S.A.,
Cut constant, consecutive capers.

They started last month with reviews on the main;
On the land with processions--a quaint row.
Such the fêtes, aptly called by the French "_Fêtes de Gènes_,"
_Fait accompli_, good luck, _ça nous gêne trop!_

But never say die; now Huelva goes on,
New York follows, steady and sober,
And Chicago makes ready for more derned, dog gone
_Fêtes_ to last till, at least, next October!

COLUMBUS, your search for a sort of New Cut
Was meant for the best, we don't doubt it;
No harm in discovering Continents, but