MICHAEL JOSEPH SAVAGE
Let Us Remember: A Memory of the Late Prime Minister. By R. Salwell (Lawrence) .
In the book of Ecclesiastes it is written “Let us now praise famous men,” and on Mr Salwell has devolved the pleasant task of praising one of the most popular figures that has crossed the political stage in New Zealand. Mr Salwell’s medium is vers libre, and one may be pardoned for doubting if he has hit upon the right measure- for the right man. Such a theme surely demands something more monumental. Still the Requiem of Fowlds was called “The Cenotaph In Song.” At all events it will please the brave young things of whom Mr Savage was the consistent champion that he should be celebrated in verse that is free. The following is taken from the heart of the poem: What greater glory could there fall Upon this little unkempt man. Michael Joseph Savage. Halfway through his life he had Not mastered the art of debate. His Rudiments of learning were gleaned In the hard world of knocks and pain. C. R. A.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 25214, 1 May 1943, Page 3
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