VOLUNTEERS FOR SOUTH AFRICA,
TO ARMS, TO ARMS, YE BRAVE 1”
(To the Editor of the Times.)
Sir, —Some months ago, when the war fever was at its height, we were kept in constant excitement by the ringing of the fire-bell announcing good tidings by our I worthy Mayor, who lost no time in proclaiming from the belfry top any news he had received; and our streets were thronged every now and then by bands of musicians playing patriotic songs, such as “Soldiers of the Queen;” and then I there were the bands of devoted volunteers marching to the wharf, when our leading citizens made farewell speeches, full of encouragement to those about to depart; and when, after some especially good news had come, how we all rolled up to the Domain, and testified by our presence our delight and patriotism. But, alas, how are the mighty fallen. AVe hear no joyful peals from the bell, no martial music, no speeches, .no volunteers for the front, though mounted men are needed. Awake, thou that sleepcst ! Awake, volunteers; do not let us go to sleep! “To arms! To arms !” and end this already too-prolonged war. Volunteers, to the front! —l am, etc., A’oluxteer,
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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 267, 20 November 1901, Page 3
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202VOLUNTEERS FOR SOUTH AFRICA, Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 267, 20 November 1901, Page 3
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