In Memoriam.
SIR G. GREY, K.C.B.— Obit. Sept. 20. [By W. J. Steward.] Hoist half-mast high. New Zealand's flag to-day Droops eloquent in memory of Grey ; Burn dim the stars that form the Southern Cross, While Queen and Empire mourn an Empire’s loss. Soldier and statesman—patriot above all. Ready, aye ready at duty's call, A ruler born—a man of iron nerve— Yet for his Queen content to write "I serve." And well he served his country and his time From Afric's sands to fair New Zealand’s clime. “ Friend of the people "—all mankind bis kin. He recked not aught the colour of the skin.
" For God!" " For Queen I" " For country !" *' For all men 1" This his life’s motto, this his great " Amen.” A noble life!—a noble aim—'tis o’er, ‘ And his reward is on the Golden Shore.
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 9, Issue 77, 27 September 1898, Page 2
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137In Memoriam. Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 9, Issue 77, 27 September 1898, Page 2
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