TO A BROTHER

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 110, 19 November 1915, Page 3 (Supplement)

TO A BROTHER

Leaving the snores of thy hirth, leaving tho dear old home, To take the place of the fallen, that we In freedom may roam, Leaving the pleasures of youth, bravely giving a band To save the mothers of many such sons, you are one of a nobis band.

Leaving dear ones behind you, forth to the battle, thou art Fearless, unflinching, my brother, eager to do your part, Leaving all thought of comforts, to traverse the blood-stained sand, To save the fathers of many such sons, you are one of a noble Leaving sad hearts behtnd you, sadBand.

ncss mingled with pride, We'll never forget you, my brother, while over the seas you ride. We'll never forget that you answered the call of your native land, While you're doing your bit to save us all, you are one of a noble band.

Some day, In a distant future, your duty will surely end, When "Victory" will be the glad tidings, o'er the land you helped defend. Then hasten thee back to our fireside, once more we snail clasp tho hand, Of the brother who dared, and did It, you are one of a noble band.

And now a prayer, a fervent prayer, may Cod protect you, brother, This prayer Is breathed by sister* dear, by brothers, father, mother: God bring him back to us once more, let's proudly rouu,d him stand, Grant us a greeting, once again, for he's ono of a noble band.