An interesting symbolism, linking old and new history, is attached to the memorial ■which, was unveiled by tho Governor-General this week in commemoration of the old boys of the Auckland Grammar Sciiool who died in the Great War. At tho top of the tall column are a number of' Roman faeces, a term which has lent its name to a- modern political movement in Italy. Referring to this aspect in the course of hie remarks at the tinveilin" ceremony, Mr J. W. Tißbs said that fasces were the symbols of law and order. They gave their name to that Sreat party m Italy—the Fascisti—.3 hich had saved tho country from internal dissension and strife. He was confident the school would always be n in defence of law, order, and constituted authority.
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Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17645, 23 December 1922, Page 10
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