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New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24274, 15 May 1942, Page 2

TEST OF DEMOCRACY THE INDIVIDUAL'S PART There is only one proof that democracy is a better system of government than any other, and that is that it works better and helps everyone to get the best and most out of life. Every individual has a job to do in making democracy a success —that job is to work efficiently, to do his part in the social scheme, and not to make a nuisance or burden of himself. Equally important is it to be temperate and moderate in all things, to obey the law and make good behaviour a habit. The use of alcoholic beverages, of course, is both legal and popular—a large majority of New Zealand citizens having on various occasions, by democratic means, reatfhined their decision in this respect. But, in tie interests of fair play and national morale, particularly at the present time, the freedom to drink should not be abused, A good thing deserves to be used moderately. Let us enjoy the good things our democratic way of life allows; but let our enjoyment be sober and reasonable. r -'.;.> An announcement inserted in the Nation's interests by the National Council of the Licensed Trade of New Zealand.—Adv*.