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The Longton Christmas Fair and Sale, a many ask, what is it?
Well, I've no doubt it may turn out, well worthy of a visit,
The idea is a good one, I think you must admit,
And no doubt the Cottage Hospital will gain much benefit.
This noble Institution, is some fifty pounds in debt,
And to those who know its usefulness, it causes much regret,
So the Worthy Mayor, John Aynsley, to his neighbours did appeal,
And to His Worship's grand affair they contributed with zeal,
Nay, those who knew the genial John, could not well do less,
For he never takes a job in hand, but what he wins success.
As a proof His Worship does not mean to let pride block the way,
An incident I'll mention which occurred the other day,
That day he went to Trentham, and calling at the Inn,
Appealed to the 'Worthy Host', to see what he could win,
Now Mr. P. H. Taylor, who's both jocular and kind,
Replied, I've got a nice fat Pig I'll give, if you're inclined,
To drive away the Pig yourself, and act for once as drover.
All right, says John, it shall be done soon as you hand it over,
Give me the pig, a rope, and stick, and at once I'll be a 'shunter',
For I'll show you how to do the trick, by driving off the grunter.
The Pig was brought, they started off, midst loudest laughter pealing,
His Worship with his stick in hand, the grunter loudly squealing.
From Trentham Inn, along the road, they safely got to town,
So the Hospital has gained a Pig, and the Mayor has gained renown.
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