23 OCTOBER 1897, Page 16

POETRY.

"CHARGE, GHOORKAS !"

WE come from the land of sun and hill, We, Ghoorkasi stout and brave, To die for the flag of the Ocean Queen With the Children of the Wave.

Then forward that flag, we follow.

Let the women weep if they must, When that flag goes back in battle The Ghoorkas will all be dust.