K. OF K.’S NEW ARMY.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 64, 18 March 1915, Page 6

K. OF K.’S NEW ARMY.

Men of England, Men df Scotland, Men of Ireland and of Wales! Men of all the mighty Empire where our British Ensign sails! By the dreams which women fashion round their happiness on earth, We are proud that we have loved you, we are proud we gave you birth.

You are Ifeaving homes and pleasures, you'’are leaving work and pay; Your are flocking to the Colours in your hundreds every day. By thfe valiant hearts fithin you, by your spirits brave and true, You have made us proud of Britaiin, you have made us proud of you.

Do you hear the women’s homage, does it beat into your heart, As we stand aside in silence watching all we love depart? Though our eyes are dim with weeping, though our lips are dumb with pain, We are proud of you, we love you—on our love there lies no stain.

Had we held you back in weakness—women’s words can work such shame — Pleading love of home and children, soiling thus our country’s fame, Could we face the years that found us with our mankind by our side? Could - we bear the stern accusing and the scorn of those who died? Women’s souls shall march beside you; women’s love shall hold you fast: While you fight, the fight of honour till your triumph come at last. Then, since War is harsh and cruel— God, be kind to women’s pain!— Pride shall keep our hearts from breaking if you come not hack again.