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New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24277, 19 May 1942, Page 5

HOSPITALITY FOR FORCES PUBLIC APPRECIATION Although it has been said many time* that the whole nation is in the front line, and that civilian work and morale are as important as the duties of the fighting forces, most of us feel that the men and women in uniform are making exceptional sacrifices. Many months ago, Mr. Churchill dramatically expressed our debt to the Royal Air Force in his statement about "so much to so few"; while soldiers and sailors and nurses and the men of the merchant marine have all played their part with tireless devotion and heroism. No wonder that the average citizen, when he has the opportunity, is keen to show hospitality in generous measure to members of the fighting forces who are defending our lives and homes. It is natural that the cheerful camaraderie of the licensed house should appeal to a proportion of troops and sailors, and especially to men of the merchant marine who brave the everpresent dangers of the sea. They deserve cheerful, friendly company; but there is no reason why genuine and liberal hospitality should cwtceed the hounds of the law and of good manners. An announcement issued in thp nation's interests By. the National Council of the Licensed Trade of New Zealand.—Advt,