6 DECEMBER 1913, Page 32

POETR d Pithy,.

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TO SIR EDWARD civelyaroN.

limsm all the chaos of a menaced •atte, Undaunted by the threats of greai•or You stand, defiant of a. nation's fate, A hope forlorn yet splendid, daring all.

Alone, amidst its blinded folly. wise; Amidst corruption, pure of heart and aim; Among the wiles of dastard compromise, Strong to uphold, through death, your country's name.

As in the days of old Horatius kept The falling bridge that held Rome's foes at bay, So in the path of danger have you stept, Reckless of cost, if you may bar the way, 'Midst war and ruin, hate and darkening gloom, Between the Empire that you love and doom.