Runanga And The Royal Visit

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 October 1948, Page 2

Runanga And The Royal Visit

Sir—Whether or not the meeting that was held in Runanga, in regard to the King’s visit, was indicative of the general feelings of the people or otherwise, it is quite wrong for anyone to suggest that the people of Runanga are depriving the children of something, because people in mining towns have learnt by constant habit to have an eye always open to see the least sorrows and needs of those near or far off, and always reckon it a privilege and a joy to alleviate them. The people from the town of Runanga have proved time and again that they are humane, and are prepared to come forward at all times for anything that calls for genuine sacrifice. Take, for instance, the number of blood donors from this town as compared with Greymouth, and also the Aid-to-Britain fund, the aid to the Lepers Fund and many other funds. These are things that really matter, and the mining population has responded well, and has not made any iuss about it. In fact their actions remind one of the words of Sir Walter Scott. It is the secret sympathy The silver link, the silken tie, Which heart to heart, and mind to mind, In body and in soul can bind. Yours etc ALFRED WEARN Runanga, October 13.