A Christmas Carol, 1922

I saw three ships go sailing by On Christmas Day in the morning, 'Twas a trifle thick, but they took no chance, For Calamity Point gave warning.

I saw three ships come sailing in, Right in through the dredged First Narrows, They drew 30 feet with five feet clear, So there's never a job for Yarrows.

I saw three ships come sailing here Where one had come before—oh! It's the cheapest port, says they to me, On the North Pacific shore—oh!

I saw three ships to load bulk grain Get a dandy job o' lining, And the rules of the port made the cost so low There was never a word of repining.

I saw three ships go sailing on Till they berthed at the government dock-oh! Two on the East, and one on the West, And they loaded once round the clock-oh!

I saw three ships go sailing out— (The stuff was strong in the barrel, 'Twas a dream mayhap, but never you care, By and by we'll sing this carol.)