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Otago Witness, Issue 3995, 7 October 1930, Page 35

May we be permitted to suggest that a start could be made by having speakers (not gro'aners; but real joy germers) visit the various factories and give employees : a real happy talk on the buying of New Zealand-made goods,” wrote a Wellington firm to the Manufacturers’ A ssoci ntion, which met in Wellington ■ the other day (says the Dominion). The question is rrv? gone into by a special committee.' _The moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand (the Rev. George Budd; of Devonport), has established a record for the amount of travelling he has done in both' islands (states the Auckland Star). He is now engaged on an extensive tour, which will probably last nearly two months. He took part in the dedication of the Alasscy Memorial in Wellington. Describing that ceremony, which lasted, exactly 35 minutes; he says that in a long experience' in: ecclesiastical affairs he has never seen a ceremony marked by more dignity or’ fine feeling. Theimemorial itself he describes as very imposing and beautiful, situated in a fine position, the views from which are superb. : ‘