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Our Dear Friends
Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
Although he may cause you to die; 
Restore him, dear brothers, 
To bear death to others, 
Be kind to the sweet little fly.
                 --------------------
Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
And though cruel Science's veto 
Declares him a thing 
With a poisonous string, 
Oh cherish the pretty mosquito.
                 --------------------
And smile on the gay little friend 
That burrows his way through your clothes 
And feeds on your clothes
That in cupboards repose, 
Oh, always be kind to the moth. 
                 --------------------
Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
Though doctors affirm he's a pest
That carries desease, 
And disseminates fleas
Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 
                 --------------------
Let everything live and be glad 
In fellowship under the sun 
So let us determine 
To cherish all vermin 
And never to hurt Brother Hun

[On the side]

Cpl Leslie Cater
1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
[Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; G.B. West Yorkshire Regt = Garrison Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment]


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Our Dear Friends
Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
Although he may cause you to die; 
Restore him, dear brothers, 
To bear death to others, 
Be kind to the sweet little fly.
                 --------------------
Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
And though cruel Science's veto 
Declares him a thing 
With a poisonous string, 
Oh cherish the pretty mosquito.
                 --------------------
And smile on the gay little friend 
That burrows his way through your clothes 
And feeds on your clothes
That in cupboards repose, 
Oh, always be kind to the moth. 
                 --------------------
Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
Though doctors affirm he's a pest
That carries desease, 
And disseminates fleas
Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 
                 --------------------
Let everything live and be glad 
In fellowship under the sun 
So let us determine 
To cherish all vermin 
And never to hurt Brother Hun

[On the side]

Cpl Leslie Cater
1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
[Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; G.B. West Yorkshire Regt = Garrison Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment]



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  • November 8, 2016 21:01:36 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosquito.
                     --------------------
    And smile on the gay little friend 
    That burrows his way through your clothes 
    And feeds on your clothes
    That in cupboards repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And disseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 
                     --------------------
    Let everything live and be glad 
    In fellowship under the sun 
    So let us determine 
    To cherish all vermin 
    And never to hurt Brother Hun

    [On the side]

    Cpl Leslie Cater
    1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
    [Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; G.B. West Yorkshire Regt = Garrison Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment]


  • November 8, 2016 21:00:14 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosquito.
                     --------------------
    And smile on the gay little friend 
    That burrows his way through your clothes 
    And feeds on your clothes
    That in cupboards repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And disseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 
                     --------------------
    Let everything live and be glad 
    In fellowship under the sun 
    So let us determine 
    To cherish all vermin 
    And never to hurt Brother Hun

    On the side

    Cpl Leslie Cater
    1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
    [Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; G.B. West Yorkshire Regt = Garrison Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment]



  • November 7, 2016 20:32:31 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosquito.
                     --------------------
    And smile on the gay little friend 
    That burrows his way through your clothes 
    And feeds on your clothes
    That in cupboards repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And disseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 
                     --------------------
    Let everything live and be glad 
    In fellowship under the sun 
    So let us determine 
    To cherish all vermin 
    And never to hurt Brother Hun

    On the side

    Cpl Leslie Cater
    1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
    [Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; G.B. West Yorkshire Regt = Garrison Battallion West Yorkshire Regiment]



  • November 7, 2016 20:31:50 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosquito.
                     --------------------
    And smile on the gay little friend 
    That burrows his way through your clothes 
    And feeds on your clothes
    That in cupboards repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And disseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 
                     --------------------
    Let everything live and be glad 
    In fellowship under the sun 
    So let us determine 
    To cherish all vermin 
    And never to hurt Brother Hun

    On the side

    Cpl Leslie Cater
    1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
    [Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; G.B. West Yorkshire Regt = Garrison Battallion West Yorkshire Regiment]



  • November 7, 2016 20:27:26 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosquito.
                     --------------------
    And smile on the gay little friend 
    That burrows his way through your clothes 
    And feeds on your clothes
    That in cupboards repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 
                     --------------------
    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And disseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 
                     --------------------
    Let everything live and be glad 
    In fellowship under the sun 
    So let us determine 
    To cherish all vermin 
    And never to hurt Brother Hun

    On the side

    Cpl Leslie Cater
    1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
    [Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; West Yorkshire Regt = West Yorkshire Regiment]



  • November 7, 2016 20:21:07 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.
     ------------------------------------------
    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosquito.
    -----------------------------------------------
    And smile on thay gay little friend 
    That burrows his way trhough your clothes 
    And feed on your clothes
    That inc repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 
    ----------------------------------------------
    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And desseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 

    Let everything live and be glad 
    In fellowship under the sun 
    So let us determine 
    To cherish all vermin 
    And never to hurt Brother Hun

    On the side

    Cpl Leslie Cater
    1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
    [Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; West Yorkshire Regt = West Yorkshire Regiment]



  • November 7, 2016 16:58:20 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.
     ------------------------------------------
    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosscito.
    -----------------------------------------------
    And smile on thay gay little friend 
    That burrows his way trhough your clothes 
    And feed on your clothes
    That inc repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 
    ----------------------------------------------
    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And desseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 

    Let everything live and be glad 
    In fellowship under the sun 
    So let us determine 
    To cherish all vermin 
    And never to hurt Brother Hun

    On the side

    Cpl Leslie Cater
    1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
    [Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; West Yorkshire Regt = West Yorkshire Regiment]



  • November 7, 2016 16:57:23 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.

    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosscito.

    And smile on thay gay little friend 
    That burrows his way trhough your clothes 
    And feed on your clothes
    That inc repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 

    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And desseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 

    Let everything live and be glad 
    In fellowship under the sun 
    So let us determine 
    To cherish all vermin 
    And never to hurt Brother Hun

    On the side

    Cpl Leslie Cater
    1st G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
    [Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; West Yorkshire Regt = West Yorkshire Regiment]



  • November 7, 2016 16:56:00 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.

    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosscito.

    And smile on thay gay little friend 
    That burrows his way trhough your clothes 
    And feed on your clothes
    That inc repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 

    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And desseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 

    Let everything live and be glad 
    In fellowship under the sun 
    So let us determine 
    To cherish all vermin 
    And never to hurt Brother Hun

    On the side

    Cpl Leslie Carter
    G.B. West Yorks Regt Malta 24-10-18
    [Abbreviations: Cpl = Corporal; West Yorkshire Regt = West Yorkshire Regiment]



  • November 7, 2016 16:50:37 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.

    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosscito.

    And smile on thay gay little friend 
    That burrows his way trhough your clothes 
    And feed on your clothes
    That inc repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 

    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest
    That carries desease, 
    And desseminates fleas
    Dont slaughter him, kindness is best. 

    Let everything live and be glad


  • November 7, 2016 16:48:03 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.

    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosscito.

    And smile on thay gay little friend 
    That burrows his way trhough your clothes 
    And feed on your clothes
    That inc repose, 
    Oh, always be kind to the moth. 

    Be kind to the rat - brother rat - 
    Though doctors affirm he's a pest


  • November 7, 2016 16:42:43 Gordon McKenna (UK)
    Our Dear Friends
    Be kind to the fly in the milk, 
    Although he may cause you to die; 
    Restore him, dear brothers, 
    To bear death to others, 
    Be kind to the sweet little fly.

    Be kind to the dear little wasp, 
    And though cruel Science's veto 
    Declares him a thing 
    With a poisonous string, 
    Oh cherish the pretty mosscito.



  • November 7, 2016 16:37:10 Gordon McKenna (UK)

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