... STAkNZAS. 0, there are spots on earth so bright And beautifail, that when dissever 'The links that bound our hearts in light, No star of Hope begenis our night, We seem to mourn their absence ever. 0, there are friends whose voice of love Stirred all the inmost founts of feeling, Whose memory o'er the soul doth move Like kindling ires of heaven above, Or music o'er sweet violets stealing. 0, ...

... 'THE UONITON POULTRY SHOW. The ?? .i;bision of the Honiton and East Devon Assoeiitioni for the Improvement of Domestic Poultry was held on Wednesday. and Thursday lat ttesarket House,,Honiton; Notwithttandingtlat thesre~ilst was ' inufvourable there was a learge amtandny 'of -whomn caie from a considehble distace. The show itself was all that could be expected, end more. There were upwards of ...

... I BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND .: . AGRIOULTURAL ASSOCIATION. The second exbibition of tbisassociatiop, which e this (Wednesday) afternoon at Pennycomequick, a sio'G. distance from Plymouth, promises to be, both in extent and importance, one which cannot fail to be of great interest to those engaged in agricultural pursuits. The number of implements which have arrived is large, and comprises many ...

... ENIGMAS. I. Take a preposition from an oath, and leave an interjection. . ?? My first is a female; a neuter my second; The sum of my third few desire to be reckoned My whole of the children of wealth is the lot, But hopes of a better in heaven, cheer the cot. Myflrst, a happy joyons thing, A general favourite's reckoned, Oft have I heard its cheerful voice, When resting on my second. But if ...

... On Friday,. Northernbay, for the third. and last time this season, was made the fitting site of a botanical and horti- cultural exhibition, under the auspices of the Devon and Exeter Society, and the resort, accordingly, of-under alli the cireurnstances-a considerable number of visitors both from town and country. Notwithstanding that, up till noon the sly bad been ominous of an' unfavourable ...

... UN BEl OVE D. Like a tree beside the river, Of her Life that rens from me. Do I lean mle, mriniruring ever In my Lovee idolatry And I reach out hands of blessing, And I stretch oat ?? of prayer; And with passionate caresstug Waste nay Life opon the air. InI mv ears the seren !iver Sing4, nnd aemiles ap in my face, And for ever end for ever Rine from my embrace. Spring by Spring the branches ...

... P O E T R Y. THE LILY OF THE VALLEY. [FOR TIE FLYING POST,] SWENT valley lily I emblem of innocence, Fairest of flowers that grow in the vale, Spring thou forth into being, and with thy lov'd presence, Perfume the wings of the sigh.breathing gale, Sweet valley lily! type of humility, Lift up thy lovely and modest wee bell; Ohl come to my dwelling, for fain would I nurture thee, Gem of the ...

... EVENING PRAYERS. Do not light the candles yet; Close not out the Eveniug Star; But leave me quite alone; and let The door remain ajar. Bow thee down, irreverent head, For a Found comes down the stair; Marian, kneeling by her bed, Saith the evening prayer. Looking, with her loving eyes, Far above the eastern meadows; Where the ponderous cloud-moss lies, In its deep broad shadows;- A tall ...

... WBook&, P)lints, .1tesic, 4c., for review, are requested lo be left at Hrr. C. .ri(cherli's, Red Lion Court, Ficet-etreet, London, addressed To thce Editor of the EXETEir FLYING POST. Those tvill be duty fori'arded. and receive an early notice. PuNcH for M1arch. London: 85, Fleet-street The dissolution of Parliament has afforded Punch tbe materials for many a racy brochure and humorous ...

... f An art exhibition, of a very interesting character, was held at the Clarence Hotel, on Monday night. It might not probably be known to many of our readers that a society, t with the above title, has recently been established in Exeter; the objects of which are to encourage the science and practise of photography, and mutually to instruct and amuse the members, by holding periodical meetings, ...

... DEVON AND EXETER BOTANICAL st AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. SC The first sarmmer exhibition was held last Friday, on W Northernlhay. The weather was delightful, and this, together WI with the attraction of the open-air concert in the Castle-yard, WI drew a large number of fashionable visitors to the show. pC Messrs. Veitch and Son, as usual, were large exhibitors of a 3 rare exotic plants, and ...

... Voc0 tr ,D. __ _ _ _ THE SKELB TON A.ND.-BY J. G. DUNN. BAr TAr I Rap tap I at the door of the heart; Rap tap, with a loud dexnand I Oh, who is it raps at the door or the heart. Crying, matter and spirit shall surely part- 1'Tfe one to tihe dust, for dust thou art, The rest to the spirit-lauid ? IT is I1 It is 1, who kuocketh without, With a bony arm and a knuckle stout- IT is I of the ...