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��S. Morgan-Powell

An English journalist of repute who came to Montreal in 1905. Author of numerous short stories and poems in English periodi cals. Accompanied Li Hung Chang, zvhen he was Chinese Ambas sador to Great Britain, through British Isles and European countries. Born in London, England. Educated at Ellesmere and at the University of London. Has travelled extensively in Europe, Northern and Northwest Africa, West Indies, South America, and Southern States, U.S.A. Has been Special Corres pondent at musical and dramatic festivals at Bayreuth, Munich, Milan, etc.; and at many important commissions. A literary, music and dramatic critic of distinction, now on the editorial staff of the Montreal Star.

TO OUR IMMORTAL DEAD

HEY died that we might live. They fought their fight And passed beyond all sorrow and all pain.

But Love shall keep their memories ever bright.

Above the graves where their dead selves have lain

Flowers shall grow and greet the noonday sun In bloom of beauty.

Our Immortal Dead, So free in sacrifice, shall every one,

With nature blending, at the Dayspring s head Gather at last, and know the gift they gave

Was not in vain that Freedom lifts her voice Triumphant, as a tribute to the brave

Who died that she might live.

They shall rejoice, Knowing the loved ones whom they left behind,

Safe in the heritage they fought to hold For Canada. And in our hearts enshrined

Their names shall live, their glorious tale be told, So long as this Dominion guards the Right, Their arms upheld in that unequalled fight!

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