ROTARY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 10 March 1925, Page 7

ROTARY.

CONFERENCE AT WELLINGTON. (bv TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION-WELL-INGTON, March 6. “The measure of Rotary’s greatness wil| be the measure of your sacrifice and service, and the sacrifice and service of every Rot aria n through the whole wide world. Let us each, therefore, do our best manfully and well, and the results of the widespread Rotary movement will be the fullest development of the individual combined with the growing standard of national citizenship founded on goodwill which will make its influence felt on the international relationship of all mankind.” These were the concluding words of an inspiring address given by Rotarian Hon. G. Fowlds at a conference of Rotary clubs which opened to-day. Over 100 delegates were present. Rotarian Ewen, president of the Wellington Club, gave a hearty welcome to tlie delegates. They had met as a body of men actuated by one set of ideals, and filled with one emulation. Rotarian Fowlds, in the course of his address, said that at the first conference, in 1923, only four clubs were represented. To-dav there were twelve. The growth of the movement must be considered highly satisfactory. He recounted his experiences at the recent Rotarian Convention at Toronto. "With the high principles upon which Rotary was founded, as they were the universal laws of human life, and with the type of men which it had attracted with enthusiasm to its banner, they need not wonder at its marvellous achievements, nor need they attempt to set limits to its future possibilities. The fact that Rotary principles and ideals were applicable to all men. regardless of religious belief, was the reason why they could be accepted by all men. During his term of office as special commissioner he had taken part in the opening of two new clubs and was planning to assist at the opening of four or five more before September. Rotarian Dr. McDonald, Dunedin, gave an address on the aims, ideals, and objects of Rotary.