With clash of brass and drums that banged,
With flags that flew and bells that clanged,
They celebrated, as you see,
The King’s return from victory.

  Rejoicings reigned on every hand,
  The noise was great, the music grand;
  They bought up all the butchers’ shops,
  Gave everyone free steaks and chops.

  Buns, nuts and cakes were given away,
  The children had a holiday;
  His people came from far and nigh
  To see King Leo riding by.

  The cavalry were there, of course,
  And everyone next day was hoarse;
  For ’twas not often they could see
  A King return from victory.

[Illustration:  Return of the King to his capital]

Next day the King an order gave
  That he would distribute
His medals to his soldiers brave,
  Both cavalry and foot.

The medals were the very best—­
  Some putty and some tin;
The King unto each hero’s breast
  Affixed them with a pin.

Home Again.

Now ended is the strife and fray,
  Dispersed the Rebel train;
There’s joy in Jumbo Hall to-day,
  For Daddy’s home again.

Watch Mamma Jumbo’s beaming face
  To see him safe and sound,
Of battle showing not a trace,
  Although with glory crowned.

’Tis good once more to see him curl
  His big trunk with delight,
And toss in air his baby girl
  Before she says good-night.

While Tommy vows, when he is tall,
  He’ll fight with might and main;
Oh, all is joy at Jumbo Hall
  Now Daddy’s home again.

[Illustration:  Home again]

[Illustration:  Long live King Leo]

* * * * *

By the same Author and Artist.

THE ANIMALS’ TRIP TO SEA.

The most fascinating thing of the kind we ever saw. —­The Guardian.

Is brimful of fun from cover to cover. —­The Queen.

Is extremely funny and decidedly original. —­St. James’s Gazette.

A hearty welcome to the nursery will be accorded to “The Animals’ Trip to Sea.” —­The New York Churchman.

The cleverest thing we have seen for many moons in the shape of a picture-book for children. —­Boston Herald.

Cannot fail to elicit shouts of laughter from the observing little ones. 
—­The Boston Beacon.

THE ANIMALS’ PICNIC.

It is a highly enjoyable book for children of all ages. —­The Guardian.

Absolutely brimming over with wit and humour. —­The Baptist.

The illustrations should bring a smile to the most sedate countenance. 
—­Liverpool Courier.

This book deserves to be a favorite with holiday gift buyers. 
—­Chicago Record Herald.