Lest We Forget.

("A united Empire, or 'my England right or wrong' must take precedence today in all deliberations in a Dominion such as New Zealand". Mr. Cheviot Bell, at the annual conference of the Wellington Division of the National Party).

Oh, hearken! Mr. Cheviot Bell
Has an ancient tale to tell!
We knew that they would come at last -
These ghostly echoes from the past.

Statesmen in communion
Sing of Federal Union,
And burst into the holy song:
"Fight for Empire, right or wrong!"

Held build for democracy
A strong united U. S. E.,
And when that's over, then - Hurrah!
We'll smash the great U. S. S. R.

Statesmen in communion
Sing of Federal Union,
And burst into the holy song:
"Fight for Empire, right or wrong!"

On wartime finance without pains
Consult the learned Mr. Keynes,
Or, if you think we should unite,
Consult the sacred Book of Streit.

Statesmen in communion
Sing of Federal Union,
And burst into the holy song:
"Fight for Empire, right or wrong!"

Absorb the hog-wash and the blah;
Rejoice in Moloch's avatar;
Do your bit to win the war -
Forget you've heard it all before!

Statesmen in communion
Sing of Federal Union,
And burst into the holy song:
"Fight for Empire, right or wrong!"

Rollo.