William Macgonagall,, \u2018The Sunderland Calamity\u2019. It begins:<\/p>\n
\u2019Twas in the town of Sunderland, and in the year of 1883,
\nThat about 200 children were launch\u2019d into eternity
\nWhile witnessing an entertainment in Victoria Hall,
\nWhile they, poor little innocents, to God for help did call.<\/p>\n
The entertainment consisted of conjuring, and the ghost illusion play,
\nAlso talking waxworks, and living marionettes, and given by Mr. Fay;
\nAnd on this occasion, presents were to be given away,
\nBut in their anxiety of getting presents they wouldn\u2019t brook delay,
\nAnd that is the reason why so many lives have been taken away;
\nBut I hope their precious souls are in heaven to-day\u2026.<\/p>\n
It concludes:<\/p>\n
Her Majesty\u2019s grief for the bereaved parents has been profound,
\nAnd I\u2019m glad to see that she has sent them \u00a350;
\nAnd I hope from all parts of the world will flow relief
\nTo aid and comfort the bereaved parents in their grief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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