THE “ CHARGE ” OF THE TWO HUNDRED.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1239, 13 September 1884, Page 2

THE “ CHARGE ” OF THE TWO HUNDRED.

Half a year, half a year, Half a year squandered ! “ Forward the Grey Brigade ! Charge all we can ” they said — “Nail the two hundred.” Forward each statesman bold Marched to receive the gold ; Into his pockets rolled Guineas two hundred ! Forward the wily Grey, Muttering ; “Now, let us ‘ prey ’ On the public while we may.” Was there a man more gay ? Not though the schemer knew How he had blundered. His not to moan and cry O’er baffled policy ; His but to wink his eye At the two hundred. Flashed all their optics keen ; Duncan, Shrimski, and Sheehan, E’en those of “ Conscience ” Green, Young and old, fat and lean, The Treasury plundered. Pyke waddled in the first — (He who, last session, cursed Fate, when his scheme was hurst, Shattered and sundered). Plunged to the necks in pelf. Each bandit for himself Clutched hts two hundred ! Guineas to right of them ; Guineas to left of them ; Guineas in front of them— Oh ! how they plundered! They then slunk back again With their ill-gotten gain, Each with two hundred ! When can their memory fade F Look at the charge they made ! How we all wondered ! Shame on the Grey Brigade, For that big charge they made ! Shame on the selfish crew, Who without scruple drew Guineas two hundred ! —Exchange.