“Just as leaves by autumn sown
Red and fair to earth are blown,
Just as these never cease
Year by year to shed their peace,
Thus shall be Freedom’s reign to Eternity.”
(_As Chorus sings the last lines_ JAPAN _enters. She is clad
in Japanese costume and carries the Japanese flag. During
the singing of the last line, she makes the National salaam,
remaining with her forehead to the ground until the last note
has died away._)
_BRITAIN_:
We bid you welcome, my Sister. Great indeed is the cause that unites
East and West.
_FRANCE_:
Freedom’s cause alone can work so great a miracle.
_JAPAN_:
To Eastward ringing, to Eastward winging,
Came Freedom’s call to me.
“Send forth thy sons, thy gallant sons,
To guard fair Liberty!”
To Westward winging, to Westward bringing
My dauntless sons so true,
I’ve travelled half way round the earth
To take my stand with you.
(_Martial airs heard off stage._)
_MONTENEGRO_:
Hark! Others come to join us from the South.
(_Enter_ SAN MARINO, PORTUGAL, ROUMANIA, _and_ GREECE. _Each is
dressed in National costume and carries National flag._)
_SAN MARINO_:
As the oldest, though the smallest, Republic in the world I have come
to strike a blow for Freedom.
_PORTUGAL_: