Jules Verne, that brilliant son of France, + 

Astonished all with wild romance; + 

Around the world in eighty days, + 

This tale it doth no more amaze. + 

For the Canadian Pacific + 

Runs her cars at speed terrific; + 

Her steamers swiftly plow the seas, + 

Which gives to us our cheap, fine teas. + 

For she is bound to lead the van + 

With her short, quick route to Japan; + 

And proudly she may glory vent + 

In highway to the Orient. + 

From a small sprout these leaves they grew, + 

And bard now bids you kind adieu. + 