THE NEW DOMINION.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 172, 20 July 1907, Page 11

THE NEW DOMINION.

Where the spacious blue Pacific, Feels brisk freshness from the Pole, Where bright Nature, so prolific, Seems to breathe with freer soul. There the Isles of newer Britain Brave the main with budding hope, While their story yet unwritten. Grows with fast augmenting scope. Once Australia stretched her aegis Far across the sundering waves. Claimed these shores as rightful lieges. Thought to rule o'er Maori braves. Other aims and new decisions Gave them independent life: Yet their youth s*w no fair visions Through the/ battling mists of strife. Newer times bring bold advancement; Brighter minds give larger views; Clearer prospects gain enhancement. For the strength of growing clues. Here a healthful young Dominion, Through our guardian's fostering care. Favoured by the world's opinion. Wins applause from everywhere. There are strong young limbs for striving Tliere are hearts that love the Rigui.; And the future, e'er arriving. Glistens with the prospec-t bright. 0 These fair isles that face their ocean, With a bold and noble view. Shall uphold the sure promotion Of the Upright aud the True. May the New Dominion flourish i With the progress time will bring, ; And a knot of neroes nourish. For the Empire and the King. j MAURICE B. KEESING.