26 JANUARY 1907, Page 31

POETRY.

THE MASTER OF CHARTERHOUSE.

IN MEMORIAM.

(Switzerland, January 16th.)

TEE sun that late lit up our snowy way Sinks, and a sudden chill is over alL

The laughter dies. Yonder the shadows fall Across the slopes where glistening diamonds lay. What though his setting brings another day To other realms ? That were a comfort small. Our light, our glow have gone a sombre pall Drapes every clear-cut ridge in lifeless gray.

Master in strength, to lead and leading bold By genial touch the faith of all your band; Master in love, alike from young and old To draw the loving grasp as hand met hand; Your sun is set: but till you sun be cold Firm as these heights your honoured name shall stand.