The traits peculiar to the family tree
On which the Hohenzollern _genus_ budded
In all that noble list
Has come across a single egoist.

They loved their people better than their throne;
Lightly they sat on it, dispensing Freedom;
They never said, "Your souls are not your own,
But simply there in case your King should need 'em;"
They would have thought it odd
To want to be regarded as a god.

Thus have I served my land; and if a wave
Of lurid revolution overswept her,
And I, her loyal and obedient slave,
Were called upon to down my orb and sceptre,
That grace I'd freely do,
And so, I'm sure, would LITTLE WILLIE too.

O.S.

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GEMS FROM THE JUNIORS.

The following articles have been written by a little band of patriots who,
without any hope of gain or self-aggrandisement, have poured forth of their
store of wisdom and experience for the instruction, comfort and
encouragement of their fellow-countrymen:--