5 MAY 1967, Page 3

Ballad of the sun

CHRISTOPHER IIOLLIS

After G. K. Chesterton

0, well for him that reads the Sun. Shall the Sun stop for anyone? Although the Herald's dead and done, The Sun has come to stay.

0, ill for him that owns the Sun.

Though conquering Kings may have their fun, There's not much jackpot to be won, And who is going to pay?

Oh, what a crazy crack to run. Won't the Sun stop for anyone?

And who was it who jumped the gun, And said the Sun must stay?