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Lost Trails Old Songs That Herewith an old-timer for which several of our readers have been asking: ‘On the Lakes of Pont- | chartrain.” Old as it. is, it was a “new one” on me. My hearty thanks to Comrades Frank Earnest of-Sugar Loaf, Colorado, and John J. Kenney of Somerville, Mass., both of whom dug it up and sent itin. The author is unknown. The Lakes of Pontchartrain *T was on the fourth of April I bid N’ Orleans adieu And took my way to Jackson where I was forced to ; ‘ £0. The money in my pocket no credit to me gained As I walked that day from morn till night On the Lakes of Pontchartrain. B railroad ties and crossings I took my dreary way, Through swamps of alligators my weary feet did stray, All through the shades of evening some higher ground to gain Until I met my creole girl “Good eve, eve, fair maiden, my meney seems no Were it not for the alligators I’d camp out in the 191 Men Have Sung She took me to her mother’s cot and treated me quite well; Her yellow hair in ringlets across her shoulders fell. I tried to paint her beauty; alas! it wasin vain, So handsome was my gi On the Lakes of Pontchartrain. So I asked her then to marry me; she said: “That ne’er can be. I have, kind sir, a sailor lad and he is miles at sea. To him, my sailor sweetheart, I true shall e’er remain, Till he comes to claim his creole girl On the Lakes of Pontchartrain.” Now fare you well, sweet maiden, I ne’er shall see you more, But I'll ne’er forget your kindness nor your cottage the shore And when in social circles the flowing bowl I'll drain, I'll drink the health of my creole girl On the Lakes of Pontchartrain. _ Comrade William A. Stewart, of New York, wants to know if any fellow Adventurer ever heard of “The Cumberland’s Crew”—a sea ditty; also an Irish “come-all-ye” which starts off with the words, “‘Three years ago this very day I left the Cove o’ Cork.” “The Cumberland’s Crew’ is well known, and will soon be published herein ROBERT FROTH- INGHAM, 745 Riverside Drive, New York, inquiries ing contrary instructions, will be considered.as with inquirer’s name, in this department, at our on. right in case tnquirer’ refuses his name, to substitute any numbers or other names, to reject any item that seems to us unsuitable, and te use eur discretion in all matters pertaining to this department. We will, however, forward maitf through this office, therefor. We have arranger with the Montreal Star to cation ia their ‘‘ Missing of our inquiries for persons last heard of in Ca one sex to the other are LOST TRAILS Note—We offer this department of the ‘‘Camp-Fire" free of charge to those of our readers who wish to get in touch again with old friends or acquaintances from whom the years have separated them. For the benefit of the friend you seek, give your own name if possible. All inquiries aleng this line, unless contain- intended fer publication in full discreti We reserve the Give alse your own full address. assuming ne responsibility give additional publi- daily editions, to any Relative Column,”’ weekly and dail nada. t in case of relatives, | IVINGSTONE, SAM.L. Last heard of in San Diego, Calif., in 1920. Any information will be appreciated,— pccres Leo. F. OLsEN, 103 Grand View Ru., Ardmore, a. HARTY, “WILLIAM. From Lisheen, Palace Green, Ireland, over thirty years ago. Married. Not sure as to which state he resides in. Any one knowing his address please communicate with.—Address ‘News Office’’ Box 12, Te Aroka, Auckland, New Zealand. KENNY, D. W. Last seen in Chicago 10901-1902. stopped at Hannah and Hoggs Hotel, Clark St., op- Office. Was getting up atents at that time. indly write to me.—Address C. J. DONNELLY, 71934 Crocker St., Los Angeles, Calif. ree ARKER, “WILLIE” LARATER. Last seen in Nor- J ° * folk, Va., Jan., 1922. re sch twenty-five, medium height, iso Ibs. Round pleasant face, paratoed. Initials S. K. tattooed on t forearm. Heart with atrow t it on left. Wears two small diamond mings. Any information will be appreciated by her hus- band.—Address Wa. L. PARKER, care of Adventuré. and Co -o. STAPLER, CAPT. JOHN R. Please write to me. Unable to locate you through Neptune and M. M. & R., associations.— Address B. M. SaLmon, Box 65, Stamps, UNCH, WILLIAM S. Last heard of in Louisville, *” Kentucky. Blue eyes, light hair, about five feet ten inches. Forty-five years of age. He has lived in Mobile, Alabama, Shreveport, La., Houston, Texas, Augusta, Ga., lumbia, S.C. Im 1918 he. lived in Penns Grove, New Jersey. He was a painter by trade. Any informa- tion will be appreciated his mother.—Address Mrs. peel? Buncu, care Hotel Orangeburg, Orangeburg, STORKS, FRANCES HAVENS. Last heard of in ; Hancock, a NG Has one pay weet er ca € in- ormation wi appreciated. dress Mrs. ALICE WHITE, 316 First St., Olyphant, Pa. HARPER. CHAS, E. Last heard of in San Diego, California in 1920. Any information will be a ciated.—Address Leo, F. Orsen, Grand View Rd., - more, x. J MICLOOOK C@