THE DEPARTURE OF THE DUKE
>We~all were-pleased to look upon fJ}ho r Kirig of England’s worthy son, SMfifßefol'e he;-Went away ; Because-fie' came to represent ThC'British -ThrPrie and - Government Iri/ 'For which we ever pray. ;The Duke of Gloucester in our midst ?Wais charming.-since? he-'did insist - n - ’’Dri being ’-with us One ; •In all: otiri' social.sympathies, •’Arid all -those deep affinities 1 , ’'•'• "To last when lie is gone. Affection linked with loyalty Can'stir the heart of royalty, And warm our British blood. And visits such as we have seen, Though they are few and far between. Produce a world of good. They' 1 bind us to our motherland By ties which all can understand, •./ 'Above all party pride. Our .patriotic zeal inflames Respect for men with magic names, ,j: Who govern us and guide. Joseph Taylor. 7th Jan. 1935.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 7 January 1935, Page 10
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138THE DEPARTURE OF THE DUKE Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 7 January 1935, Page 10
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