Loyalty

Southland Times, Issue 22728, 2 November 1935, Page 18

Loyalty

—Prize— Live to be loyal live to be true, To stand by your country whatever you do; Remember that when our great Empire’s in pain, That loyalty counts, yes! Again and again 1 Friends can be loyal, and friends can be true. When loyal we are we can weather life through; With two to bear burdens, and faithful remain, Why loyalty counts, yes! Again and again ! —Prize of 1/- to Cousin Patricia Summers (16). Orepuki. —Prize— A wonderful jewel in the sea of life The sparkling light in the midst of strife. The word that tingles in lines of fire ‘Paving the way to a heart’s desire. Loyalty, wonderful word that rings Clear and true as a bellbird sihgs. Pride of the men, who flashed their arms, Challenge to drone of Round-head psalms. . Heart of the men who toiled and fought Victims of evil another wrought Wonderful men, who suffered, died. Loyalty: word that our hearts should pride The pride of a nation, ’tis limned in fire One wonderful word is a heart’s desire. Prize of 1/- to Cousin Isobel McKenzie (14), Dipton.

—Commended. — Loyalty is inborn patriotism Which denotes sincerity always, And an open honest character, And a very open and truthful gaze. Loyalty is that inner feeling That compels us always to do our duty Whether it be to our mother, king or friend, But always our own country defend. —2 marks to Cousin Eugenie McKenzie (12/, Tone street, Bluff. —Commended.— It was not many years ago, I heard New Zealand sigh, “I hate the Foreign Government I wish that I could die.” But soon the great war came along— New Zealand had to go. She gathered in her loyal band To go and fight the foe. She kept on fighting to the end A loyal country she

She helped to fight the German band So England could go free. And soon the war came io an end And British Royalty, Then waved the flag of Armistice And cheered their “Loyalty.” —2 marks to Cousin Lilian Todd (15), Toa P. 0., Rimu. —Commended.— Something that helps to build up the world, And gladdens the hearts of true British men, Causing them to keep their flag unfurled, And to face the danger again. A thing that stands ow. high above all, Something that paves the way for success, Of others who respond to the call. Of the ones the country has cause to bless. —2 marks to Cousin Desmond Stone (14), Morton road.