THE YOUNG CADET.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 503, 21 August 1871, Page 2

THE YOUNG CADET.

See the young cadet, in martial state, Arrayed in uniform new : He's but a boy, but his heart is great, And he means great things to do. Then hurrah for the young cadet! Hurrah for his boyish charm J.-' He will some day join in the fray When his country needs his arm. See the young cadet, with martial tread, So proud of his pouch and belt : Erect he carries his boyisli head, Like one who has powder smelt See the young cadet, with spr.r ding eyes! How the young and old admire His tiny arm nor his height despise! 1. I'll warrant you he'd stand a fire. See the young cadet with happy sniile! Though a boy, he knows no fear. His step is firm in the rank and file: He'U never be in the rear. -■•?'' But the young cadet wiU quickly spring To man well trained to war ; And what now is play may one day bring Bright laurels in battle's roar. And the young cadet, a soldier brave Will fight in his country's aid : And should he fall, in a hero's grave Will the young cadet be laid:-'-'■"-So hurrah for the young cadet ! Hurrah for his boyish charm ! He will some day join in the fray When his country needs his arm; , j> ' - • • Lancelot Booffl,