A CALL TO ARMS

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 8 April 1915, Page 2

A CALL TO ARMS

WHEN ARE YOU GOING

TO ENLIST?

THE following poem is scatttered broadcast in England, and has had the desired effect: —

The Belgians have shown us their courage and grit, the Frenchmen have fought with a will, Our owu British soldiers have stepped to the front to help with their weapons of skill. Buc fighting claims victims, aud nianv are gone, for none can death's summons resist: There's somebody wanted to fill up a gap, so when are you going to enlist ?

The voice of your countiy is calling to-day, and urgent indeed her demand,

As Bull«dogs of Britain your characters earn, and show*us the strength of your hand. Do not for a moment think numbers so great that your service will not be miss'd,

Eemember, there's always a gap to be fill'a, so when are you going to enlist ?

You're needed— God knows it, fromfarmstead or pit, from factory, office, or shop, The Germans are fighting —their numbers are great —Heaven only knows when they will stop. And if you are English, strong, healthy, and fit, with courage and pow'r in your fists, You'll surely be willing 'to fill up gap, so when are you going to enlist ?

Perhaps Homeland calls you, your sweethearts and wivps, perhaps your old mother's arms cling ; But just for the present they'll have to stand back —you are needed by Country and King! And proudly they'll know that you've chosen the best, and though smiles may come through a mist, They'll bless you for going to fill up a gap, so when are you going to enlist ?

•Be British!" and help England's honour to-day — the struggle is just at its birth.

And many are needed to swiftly restore the glory of peace to

our earth. Oh ! let not the brand of the coward be yours, and when you your dear ones have kiss'd

Go, prove you are willing to fill up a gap ; now, when are you going to onlist ?