“WRIT SARCASTIC”

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 409, 18 July 1928, Page 8

“WRIT SARCASTIC”

Sir,— Have the thousands who are going nonchalantly to work each day no thought for the prestige of their country, even now at stake? It is indeed hard to believe there can be any so engrossed with the petty affairs

of life as to forget that In a few short days another epic conflict involving the name, fame and future of New Zealand will be waged on the African veldt. With such a momentous event looming, surely it behoves us to give, one and all, more heed to things that matter. What true New Zealander will ever forget the gloom and despair of July 1, 1928? A day. sir. which should be set aside annually for mourning under some appropriate name, such as “Black Sunday,” “Anniversary of the Big Thud.” or “Awakening.” In the meantime let everything be done to imbue the frivolous with a sense of seriousness of the position. If the enemy is to be routed a united front is necessary; let us look to it. In bygone days of stress and struggle, prayers for victory ha T * been offered. Why not now? I* not New Zealand facing the most remarkable crisis ever recorded in the history of this country—or any other. 100 PER CENT.