THE BLENHEIM CHAMPION CADET!
On Monday last, by telegram, A tbrillling message came ; i Blenheim boys, your fame’s begun— For the great prize is won. , Hurrah ! for Johnny Tait. Come boys, your muskets bring,— Try to compete with him ; Then his honors you may share, And a gold medal wear. Hurrah ! for Johnny Tait. Hark ! to you Blenheim boys, Leave your cricket, boats, or toys; And to the target come, •: At the sound of fife or drum, And welcome Johnny Tait. Perseverance is the test. And fairly proves who shoots the heat; Young Cadets, then persevere, < And the laurels you may wear, tiii ' As well as Johnny Tait. Blenheim, May Ist, 1868. E. E.
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Marlborough Express, Volume III, Issue 115, 2 May 1868, Page 6
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114THE BLENHEIM CHAMPION CADET! Marlborough Express, Volume III, Issue 115, 2 May 1868, Page 6
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