2 JANUARY 1897, Page 25

POETRY.

JANUA ANNI.

WHAT lies behind thee, portal of the year ?

Wan Famine, or the Earth with glad increase Yielding her fruits ? the nations vexed with fear Of iron War, or lapped in golden Peace ?

In faith we wait, secure, whate'er befall, The Lord of changing seasons orders all. A. J. C.