Bear and Falls + 

Strange incidents do happen ever + 

On the famed Niagara river, + 

This thought to mind it now recalls + 

Event three miles above the falls. + 

Thrilling ventures there abound, + 

A bear which weighed eight hundred pounds, + 

Hunters they do him discover + 

As he was swimming down the river. + 

They felt he would be glorious prize + 

This grand fat bear of mighty size, + 

Three men they jump’d into canoe, + 

A skilful and determined crew. + 

Soon alongside of him they row, + 

But kindly feelings he doth show, + 

Quick he scrambled o’er the boat side + 

For to enjoy a good boat ride. + 

And as o’er the side he straddles + 

They hit him on head with paddles, + 

But all in vain, so two of crew + 

A short time bade the bear adieu. + 

And soon they swiftly swam to shore, + 

But current down the river bore + 

Man, bear and boat, the sound appals + 

Of roaring mighty water falls. + 

But vigorous now he plys the oar, + 

In hopes to safely reach the shore, + 

But this made bear to grin and growl + 

And wear on brow a horrid scowl. + 

So poor man sore against his will + 

Finds that in boat he must keep still, + 

Or else be hugged to death by bear, + 

While sound of falls becomes more near. + 

But his two friends so brave and true + 

Row quick ’longside in a canoe, + 

And fire in bruin leaden balls, + 

Thus saving friend from bear and falls. + 