His manly heart was generous and refined. Noble by birth, yet nobler far by deed, In philanthrophic work he took the lead, With thy ennobling union strengthened, graced, His name on Fame's grand scroll is firmly traced. Accept, beloved Queen, ere thou depart, The fervent prayer of every loyal heart, That the Great Father bless and guard thee long, Thy gracious reign to prosper and prolong. * * * * * IN RESPONSE TO A KIND GIFT OF FLOWERS. Your beauteous gift of lovely brilliant flowers, My dear young friend, has cheered my suffering hours, With loved charged telegrams from nature's king, Such as these messengers to mortals bring. In gorgeous hues of scarlet, pink and white, Caught from the glorious sun's electric light. And sheened by lovely fronds of maiden hair, With which no emerald jewels could compare. How merciful the ways of providence! Our daily life with such sweet joys to fence, And linking with them such divine discourse, To point the way to heavenly intercourse! What pure benevolence has called them forth, Calm, blooming offspring of rejoicing earth, Never to sadden, ever to make gay, And chase the clouds of gloom and care away. Responding with delight to human care, Loading with fragrance the enraptured air, Proving that culture and refinement can, Increase the happiness of plants and man. While the divine suggestions which they impart, Are elevating both to mind and heart; Calm and refresh the spirit, and incite To seek through nature's laws "The kindly light."