THE NEW WORLD.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 269, 12 November 1937, Page 13

THE NEW WORLD.

PEACE—OR WAR AGAIN?

ARMISTICE DAY PLEAS,

Pleas that the world would learn something from the mistakes of the Lpast and concentrate its energies on the creation of a new world of peace and international happiness were made by-Major-General Sir George Richardson and the Rev. Walter Averill in addresses at the Armistice Day luncheon of the Crusade for Social Justice. Both drew lessons from their memories of the first Armistice Day, and the subsequent events which brought the celebration of the 20th November 11 in a world that echoed with wars and the preparation for future wars. Armistice Day, said Sir George, should bring two resolutions to the thinking man (1) the. remembrance of the obligation owed for the sacrifices made by the soldiers, and (2) the pledge to give service to our fellowm&n, and to work in the interest of peace. War was caused by economic distress and until that was abolished there could be little hope of peace. Speaking in similar strain Mr. Averill protested at the world's mad race for markets with resultant national jealousies and hatreds. Unless we bound ourselves to the principles of Christainity in all our dealings, personal, national and international, the sacrifices of the Soldiers who had given their lives in the ideal of a war to end wars would be in vain. The defeatism that "wars must occur" had to be cast out. The standards of living of the people had to be raised so that all enjoyed the fruits, of their labour, and overseas trade should be merely an exchange of unwanted products. The luncheon was given atmosphere by the presence of a concert party of returned soldiers, who provided a programe of songs of the war years.