Dunedin.

New Zealand Illustrated Magazine, Volume VIII, Issue 2, 1 May 1903, Page 119

Dunedin.

BftDECXRD in garb of verdant green, Enrobed in nature's cloak alone, There sits the lovely southern Queen In quiet state, upon her throne. As if he would the sov'reign crown With diadem of purest light, 'The genial sun smiles kindly down. And spreads o'er all his radiance bright. Above the city's circling hood, Like giant guardians o'er the land, 'That have the blasts of ages stood, The silent watchers take their stand.

The silent waters of the bay, Stretch at her feet in peaceful rest, As if to graceful homage pay Unto their southern Monarch blest ; While by the bright and shining strand, With flowing manes of sunlit foam, As if urged on by unseen hand, The steeds of Neptune romp and roam. And when I contemplate the scene That tells of labour, yet of rest, I, too, do homage to this Queen, With beauty and with bounty blest. Charles E. Allen.