CHIPS OF THE OLD BLOCK.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 13794, 15 June 1915, Page 2

CHIPS OF THE OLD BLOCK.

Sons of the Empire, worthy your name, Sharing the Motherland's glory and fame, Proud are your countrymen all tbo world' round— Prourd of the laurels with which vai are crowned I Britons of Beaver land, staunch to the core, Boldly you faced the worst horrors of WflT * *- Splendid' your oourago that nothing coukl quell, Fighting, not men, but the forces ot hell! Britons wh.i hail from tho Kangaroo's home, Wading to battle waist deep through the foam, Daring and bravery xou have repealed Second to none on the Arinys bright shield! Britons of MaorilauJ, coupled with these. News of your prowess has crossed the wide ■ •seas ; . Never had Moslem opposed to him toes Dealing nufrc trenchant and shattering blows! Britons of India, though dusky your hue, Quick'to exhibit your loyalty, yon: Fearless and dashing as ever -in. faght, Yours is the honour, ot fighting tor right! Britons implanted on Africa's veldt, As your stout ancestors fought by otae 'Scheldt So have you proven your mettle again, Breaking the-' fetters -of tyranny s chain! Britons who dwell in dependencies small, Freely embracing the Empire's call, Small though in numbers, your spirit is groat, Giving your lives for the Parent Estate! . Britons opposed to a nation of ghouls Flouting war's recognised methods and rules, Though you've a difficult task to fulfil,"' You will perform it with valour and skill! Britons you arc—lusty manhood and youth— ~ Battling for honour, for freedom ana truth! ■ ■ , Wielding the arms of St. George, .you will' slay n Europe's great Dragon lor ever and aye! ~ rT o —ti.II.S. Nelson, -Tune 3rd, 1915.