02591cam a22003493u 4500 74982 UtSlPG 20260610134733.0 m cr n 260607r20241911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Walters, Harry McDonald, 1863-1920 Civil service jingles and other things Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-12-27 Carla Foust, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Civil Service Jingles and Other Things" by "Harry McDonald Walters" is a collection of humorous poetic sketches and satirical anecdotes written in the early 20th century. This work explores the everyday experiences, perceptions, and comical aspects of life in the civil service, embodying both wit and a critical perspective on bureaucracy. The opening hints at the author's sharp commentary on the civil service's structures and characters, likely presenting various figures that typify the profession. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to a variety of quirky narratives through playful rhymes and anecdotes. One poem, “The Song of the Extra Clerk,” reflects on the unseen contributions of temporary clerks in a humorous light, emphasizing their lack of recognition compared to their permanent counterparts. In another piece, “The Parable of Gastonio,” a tale unfolds about a clever character trying to navigate the pitfalls of corruption and bureaucracy with resourcefulness and cunning. The opening portion establishes a tone that is both entertaining and insightful, drawing readers into a world where the intricacies of civil service become a source of both amusement and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Ottowa: Lowe-Martin Print., 1911 Canadian wit and humor Canadian poetry -- 20th century Canada -- Officials and employees -- Poetry Payne, J. L. (John Lambert), 1859-1939 https://archive.org/details/civilservicejing00walt/page/n1/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74982 115707 115707