Texas spring palace city, Fort Worth. A parody on H.M.S. Pinafore Page: 3
50, xiv p. : ill. ; 27 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
Fort Worth; Texas.
;CT I.
-9CEN.-- Grounds in front of the Spring Palace. Citizens discovered
showing visitors every attention.
CHORUS. /, /
We're Fort Worth people true,
And our city is a beauty;
Our best we always do
Because it is our duty.
When there's work to be done
We're in every one, 't
And stand to our work all day; f E
But when it is complete Ai )/ ;
And is done up neat,1 . . l .
We have plenty of time to play. /
(EnterLIrT LE CHILITOP with a large basket.) (' =
RECITATIVE.
Hail, meItf Fort Worth, joy and pride of Texas! \\\ \ A ]
Here's an!i at last to ills that vex us. '
You've got A cash-now, with it please come down
And welcome Iittle Chilitop to town.
a..~^ - Aria. -LITTLE CHILITOP.
For lFcalled Little Chilitop, dear Little Chilitop,
Though I could never tell why,
I came here from Dallas, to view the Spring Palace, '
And see if my goods you would buy. )
I've chili-con-carne, without any blarney,
That brings the tears straight to your eyes;
The next thing that follows are red-hot tamales
That none can afford to despise.
.I've sausage and sweitzer-won't you take a bite, sir?
I've pickles and coffee and ham;
'xb e!ow-chow and mustard, and nice lemon custard,
l AlT ad loads of all kinds of jam.
Then fuyf your Chilitop, dear Little Chilitop-.
i taxfs hluld never be shy;
'o tutof'your I9ilitop-poor Little Chilitop;
tA. 'Collle, of ywu.Ctihtfro yi
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Smith, Edward. J. & Pease, Harry M. Texas spring palace city, Fort Worth. A parody on H.M.S. Pinafore, book, 1889; Fort Worth. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth41331/m1/3/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Amon Carter Museum.