And from their friends did sever. The willing members of Traveller’s Rest. Still worked with might, and main, With genial helpfulness and love, Their watch-word to maintain.
Tis worth our while to stop, and think, Of all the funds we've raised.
Each willing to co-operate.
Tis worthy to be praised.
We’ve worked for school, for hall and shed, And charitable institutions:
A club room we are proud to own, By community contributions.
Tis here we gather every month
A loyal, happy band.
To work for “Home and Country", And for our native land.
A certain point of interest
Which rolls round, at quite a pace, ls the annual district conventions That are held from place to place. It is here that certain members, Like to show what they can do. While a capable supervisor Oversees the work right through.
It is a day of preparation
When several districts meet,
To show handicraft, and talent, That is sometimes hard to beat. The members of each district
Can with satisfaction view.
The year's advancing progress And meet new members too. There‘s a time for social intercourse And last but not the least;
ls when the ladies bring around Their satisfying feast.
We too should take a moment
In memory of the past,
To speak of those who gave their time So willing to the last.
Some have moved to other places Some have passed away,
And so it is at this time
We should a tribute pay.
And too. we feel especially proud, Of each new member who
Has joined with us. to work with us, And carry our motto through.
So now at this particular time, We'll re-affirm belief,
In work for Home and Country
And the name of Maple Leaf.
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