GALATEA AND OPHIR.
(For the "Star," by " PAKBHA?). Some two aaid thirty years ago, Arrayed in battle might, A «tately frigate entered port — The Galatea, high.. Her yards were manned . by Britain's -sons, Her standard!, flaunted <pjxmd — Whilst to her flashing roaring guns % The hills re-echoed loud. Her memory stirs us ever since, -Though time his course ;has run; Her -Oaptain was a- ltoyal Prince — Our loved Queen's Sailor Son. From infancy our coiony Has grown to lusty life, And proudly fleshed her maiden. sword In Queer, andi Empire's- siriia. To-day the Ophir brings to ua 'Mid -gun tand trumpet call Another of the Sea King's lin^— A Royal Admiral.. And old Aorangi rears his crest Above a gladdened laad*, Which offers <to our weJcome.-guest True heart and steadfast hand.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7132, 22 June 1901, Page 4
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130GALATEA AND OPHIR. Star (Christchurch), Issue 7132, 22 June 1901, Page 4
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