The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1933. EMPIRE DAY.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 May 1933, Page 4

The Guardian And Evening Star, with which is incorporated the West Coast Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1933. EMPIRE DAY.

To-day, designated Empire Day in honour of the long reign of Queen Victoria during which the Empire expanded into a very solid whole, is. not being observed in the spirit intended by the Earl of Meath when suggesting the observanceJ of the day. Even opr own Government finds it cannot spare a special thought for the occasion, but links the day up with the observance of • the .King’s Birthday, June 3, which is now given up almost entirely 'to holiday-making 1 Vet Empire Day should symbolise its ieal meaning to the nations, and the people might well afford, to pay the day some respect. The Empire is t}io Dominions safeguard. It is due to"; the Motherland to say that the British Fleet is the security of our tirade and liberty.. The Fleet has other aims in the Dominion, but it is the Fleet in the main, even though it be on the other side of the world, which guarantees the safety of our commerce, and is the i’gal .protection of our island homes. It. is true that th,gi offspring h&» as-host it can with contributions to a local fleet, and Australia and New Zealand assisted in the Egyption, Boer, and Great Wars in an unflinching manner, yet the burden of the Empire defence -falls on Great Britain which has established also military posts, where reouired to protect the common interests *cf the -Empire. Britain has well becai described as the Motherland, exercising as'has been the case, every care and consideration for the growing nations overseas. In respect to war debts, the countries of the Empire overseas, are being relieved of payment for the time being, even though Britain has kept up her own payment. That in itself is a concession of great financial importance, and has saved the countries concerned from extra taxation. 'So far as this country is concerned, Britain is the great depot for the Dominion trade. The bulk of the country’s produce finds a market in the Empire capital. New Zealand enjoys trading conditions which are most acceptable at this juncture of low prices, and Britain and her trade promises to be the bargaining factor at the coming World Conference which is most likely to he helpful in 'raising the price levels. The power and prestige of Great Britain over the years has been most notable, but perhaps never more so than in these days of.. difficulty internationally. Britain, thanks to wise leadership, has been weathering a. most trying time, and paying-her way. Her leaders have been foremost in the endeavour - - toalleviate the financial troubles' of the nations and in the restoration of better times. It is >a great consolation to he associated as New Zealand is to such a masterful y/yi benign nation. This Dominion should be proud and thankful for her inti mi?,to alliance with the Empire, and be glacl to co-operate in every way nossible in the maintenance of the strength c? the Empire. On such a day as that under observation to-dpy it is well to cast a grateful thought in appreciation of the many privileges his country enjoys under the Flag of tli.o, British Empire.

a sound foundation. Optimism alone will not work wonders. We must believe that the job can be done—and do it. Optimism, is the faith that leads to 'Achievement; nothing can be done without hope. These are borrowed words, and they are worth recording. It is imperative that all salesmen should and must employ this mental capital for their working expenses. To lock* on the black side of life it fatal, especially when it monopolises one’s conversation and distorts one’s features. When you see a black cloud appearing over the process of soiling, take your mental co'at off, tuck up your mental sleeves and paint a. beautiful picture over its face. Never admit there is a black side to r.lnvthing, .for the present state ofexistence is for the best.- It is goed for a customer to find you optimistic. It is good for your firm. It is good for your colleagues. It is better than good for you.”