RETURN OF SCHLESWIG

Otago Witness, Issue 3414, 20 August 1919, Page 8

RETURN OF SCHLESWIG

NEW ZEALAND DANES' ACTION. The return of Schleswig to Denmark la a of great importance to Danish people in all parts of the \vorld,_ and a proposal is afoot in Pahnerston North to celebrate the great event in a fitting manner. Speaking at the Danish Peace Festival recently, Pastor Ohristensen stressed the importance of the return to Denmark of one of her most important States, which had been cruelly torn from her by the German nation. Many Dares in this part of the world and British subject of Danish parentage thought that on an occasion like this it -would be most fitting that they should commemorate- the event in some suitable manner, and in order to do this a committee of Danish delegates had been formed to make arrangements. As a result of its deliberations, the committee had decided, as soon as the territory in Schleswig had been officially handed to Denmark, to despatch a cable to his Majesty the King of Denmark congratulating him and the Danish people upon the event. Later it was proposed that an illuminated address, in a New Zealand floral design, bo procured, and the names of as many Danish people as possible be affixed thereto. It was also proposed to present his Majesty with a suitable souvenir of New Zealand origin. It had been further decided that a reunion of aa many Danes as possible from all over the dominion be held at Palmerston North, and also that the Danish Consul and Acting Consuls be invited to attend, when the address and souvenir would be open for inspection. This would commemorate the great transaction, and it would, for future occasions bo a day of remembrance as one of the greatest events in Danish history. The Danish population in Dannevirke, says the local paper, is co-operatingf in the proposal, and many local names ax* being attached to the message to th* Danish King.