Aunt Evangeline Approves

My Aunt Evangeline has come To visit Melbourne town, Garbed for its Glad Centenary In frill and festal gown. And Aunties says in mincing tones As she surveys the scene, Quaite pretty work. But just one touch Of Ort, Ai think would help so much.' Says Aunt Evangeline. 'Now, take those sweet Venetian masts, Which clowns call 'lolly sticks,' Some naice ort-muslin maight be used In colahs that will mix. Then what they need is pampas grass Dyed pink and puce and green To stick in those - ah - funnel things Such deah, sweet memories it brings,' Says Aunt Evangeline. 'Crepe papah, swung from pole to pole Festooned with Christmas Maight add a touch of tasteful Mai deah, it's taste that So on these fraightful buildings, Paint a pretty watah scene, With storks and - ah - conv To please ortistic folk laike us. Says Aunt Evangeline. My Aunt Evangeline says, 'H'm! Theah's something lacking yet Something appropriate . . . Of course! Whai how could Ai forget? Ten thousand aspidistra plants So graceful when they're green Along those guttahs in the street And on those pylons. They'd look sweet!' Says Aunt Evangeline.