Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. THURSDAY, JUNE 24th., 1937. GOVR.-GENERAL’S VISIT.

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 June 1937, Page 8

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. THURSDAY, JUNE 24th., 1937. GOVR.-GENERAL’S VISIT.

<<r J’HE people of New Zealand, both Maori and Pakeha, join with other British peoples in all parts of the world in proclaiming their allegiance to the King and Queen. The Crown is more than a symbol of Imperial unity. For us it is a cherished part of the common heritage we share with our kinsfolk in other parts of the Empire.” These words of Mr. Savage, in London, recently, express the general national sentiment, and at

no time is it more desirable to give emphasis to the feeling of loyalty to King and Empire than to-day, when Continental aggressiveness is being revived. West Coast loyalty is not open to question, it being prevalent even in perhaps unsuspected quarters, as the list of Coronation Medal recipients proved. The visit of Viscouni Galway, the King s

representative in the Dominion, will be made the occasion for demonstrations of patriotic, feeling, and it is to be hoped that a large attendance of the public will lie secured at the Greymouth Town Hall, this evening. New Zealand has for the most part been fortu-

nate in its King’s representatives and it may be said, without false modesty, that the various G’overn-ors-General have been fortunate in being called upon to represent Il is Majesty, in so naturally-fav-

oured a land, with a people eager to be friendly and understanding. Some notable men from Britain have been associated with New Zealand, and each has been pleased to pay tribute to the Dominion and its people. Viscount Galway, since his arrival, has not been so much in i the news, as, say, his immediate predecessor, but this does not mean that he is not carrying out his responsibilities to the satisfaction of those most concerned. He will be welcomed here for his own sake, as well as that of his high position, the only regret being that Lady Galway" is not accompanying him. It will be remembered that following a riding mishap, Lady Galway went for a health- trip to England. West Coasters will hope that her health has been restored to normal, and that on some later occasion, she wilt be able to visit the Coast, by the nature of things, guberna-l torial visits to the Coast have'to be few and far between, as the whole Dominion has to be covered by the Govr.-Gcneral', at, least, once during his term, of office, and capital and city demands take up much of his available time. Hence the desire of the smaller districts to make the most of His Excellency’s visits, long and, sometimes

arduous programmes being prepared for him. It is better, however, to be killed by kindness than apathy, and despite occasional fatigue, doubtless, these visits are enjoyed. It is to be hoped that Viscount. Galway’s first official visit to these parts will prove so pleasant, that he will be eagei to come again.