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1. The Billywood Ball 1820

   

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   One of the first poems composed by the poet had reference to a ball or spree held at Billywood about the year 1820.
   It was held shebeen house and as the entire performance was opposed to the law of the land the police arrived and under the direction of the Rev Robin Kellett magistrate of the district proceeded "to scatter the dance" Tevlin told the tale in verse thus:

   I
   Come all you lads and lassies
   That love mirth and jovial sport,
   I hope you won't upraid me
   Or say this is a false report.
   These few verses I relate
   Will be easily understood
   Concerning a great banquet
   Held one night in Billywood.
   II
   This festive invitation
   Took place on Sunday night
   There was great preparation
   With rushes peeled for candle-light.
   There was a band of youthful heroes
   In St Path's flesh and blood
   Circled round the tables
   In a private inn in Billywood

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