THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL HISTORY.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11847, 31 May 1919, Page 8

THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL HISTORY.

To The Editor. Slß,—After reading your subleader in support of a movement to provide a memorial in the local State school, the writer, from a variety of considerations, is persuaded that one of the best introductions to history that can be given in our schools, could be from this. It is of importance because of the nature of its contents. Secondly, it is information of the utmost interestand great moment, and exhibits with such a fulness both of particulars and of vital force that j never has an age been so completely placed on record. It is note that a little place called Glen Oroua quickely raised £IOO for a similar purpose, and it is also pleasing to find that the project in Marton is’being received with cordial public support, but the stream of con tribu f ions has so far been as a rivulet. I expected to see it pour like the fertilising flood of the Nile, but a prophet in his own country, etc. It depends on the liberality of public contribution, and no one can do anything more salutary for himself or more conducive to the prosperity of the scheme than to contribute according to his means. The movement is a graceful recognition of the loyalty displayed by our lads towards the Mother Country. May I suggest, Sir, that' in the large Assembly Hall, —known. lam told, as “the quadrangle,’' —the erection of a stately Colonnade (excepting the entablature), the iascription of names to be on panels of granite, with further provision of space for other memorials of those whose names are found worthy of the place. It would add to the general impressiveness and interest and lend to the name “Hall of Eame. ” The pupils and visitors’ minds will here be impressed with the solemnity of the occasion and the enthusiasm inspiring the people at this momentus period of its history.—l am, etc., t y CITIZEN.