A a
Stands for Alice,
So graceful and fair.
B b
For her Bridal,
And we were all there.
C c
For us Children,
As gay as e'er seen.
D d
The fine Dance
We had on the green.
E e
For Eliza,
Who joined us at that.
F f
The gay Feather
She wore in her hat.
G g
For the Grapes,
Much better than wine.
H h
For the Harp
Alice played on 'Lang syne.'
I i
For the Image
That stood in the hall.
J j
Is young James,
Who played with us all.
K k
For the Kite,
With colors so gay.
L l
For the Lady
In costly array.
M m
For the Melon,
Brought in by a Friend.
N n
The bright Nosegay
The bridegroom did send.
O o
For the Oranges,
Delicious and sweet.
P p
For young Patty,
So cheerful and neat.
Q q
For the Quinces,
All set in a row,
R r
The large Raspberries;
O! what a show!
S s
For the Slipper,
One held in her hand.
T t
The great Trumpet,
That sounded so grand.
U u
For my Uncle,
Who blew the loud blast.
V v
The grand villa,
In which this all passed.
W w
The Watch,
That dear Alice wore.
X x
For king Xerxes,
Who now lives no more.
Y y
For our Yeoman,
And with him did come,
Z z
The good Zebra
To bring us all home.
