District 49. DEDICATED TO 49 BY D. A. 77 OF MASSACHUSETTS. In the empire of the Union, In the State that heads the line, Stand the men so true and beautiful To their District 49. CHOKUS. We believe it, we believe it, And will say so every time. That they will not keep a traitor In the ranks of 49. While the enemy has assailed them, Fought them up and down the line. It only proves to make them stronger The noble District 49. When the autumn leaves were falling. And the sun had crossed the line, There came to old Virginia Noble District 49. How they strove for right and justice. How their friends came in time. To aid the noble members Of the gallant 49. In the spring will come the flowers. And the sun look down and shine On the noble Knights of Labor, And the dauntless 49. In our members there are many. Some who come from every clime May our aims and objects be as True as those of 49. In conlusion, let each District In the order come and join, Then we ’ll solve the labor problem Hand in hand with 49.