TRADITION
Sir. —Mr. Major's address upon loss of tradition in a previous is-uo of your Hkrai.d causes a conscientious man very deep thought. In the family life the only things that count are the family affection and love that exists between parents and family, foreigners and others are apt to laugh at we Britishers, and say "Oh, only sentiment!'' We know that this "sentiment'' is the best and purest feeling in our lives.
How much more important in public life is the observance of principle and traditions? Alas, almost forgotten virtues in New Zealand. How proud we all are of the British Flag. How many millions of men in the prime of life have cheerfully died for the flag—and thousands, even in New Zealand (including myself), suffering ill-health as an aftermath of the Croat War of 1914-18 for tho flag, tradition, principle and right. To-day we find thousands of people in New Zealand (while sheltering under the flag and enjoying sound and good laws) wishing to put New Zealand under a now flag—-the Socialists' flag; diametrically opposed to Britain's flag in every way. Electors, "wake up" and think seriously before it is too late. Veritas.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23083, 7 July 1938, Page 17
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195TRADITION New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23083, 7 July 1938, Page 17
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