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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 2, 4 January 1943, Page 1

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“HE WAS MY FRIEND” THE COMRADESHIP OF WAR The following article by Colonel F. Waite, Patriotic Fund Commissioner in the Middle East, originally appeared in the N.Z.E.F. Times, to which Colonel Waite is a frequent contributor:— The great soldier, Julius Caesar, in >» ? of his long-drawn-out foreign ..ars, discovered that his troops were discontented and becoming riotous, almost mutinous. He called them together, and, even on parade, the mutterings were loud and long. But the murmurings died away when, lifting up his hand, he addressed them simply as: “Comrades.” One of the redeeming things about soldiering overseas is the very real comradeship and friendship between officers and men of all ranks. In a volunteer citizen army such as the 2nd N.Z.E.F. this spirit is very noticeable. It is a valuable spiritual asset. All our lives we have heard the pharse, the brotherhood of man. But not many of us really appreciate its full meaning until we have suffered in war. Common dangers and common sufferings make us plan and work and fight together in a great brotherhood. A wise man once wrote: “A true friends is distinguished in the crisis of hazard and necessity, when the gallantry of his aid may show the worth of his soul and the loyalty of hi« heart.” A Wiser One still spoke these memorable words: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Friendship and comradeship in the army are built on trust, on learning that the man near you is dependable in the direst emergency. A soldier’s life is an insecure one. and full of hazards. He makes staunch friends, but he is continually being parted from them. His life is a succession of “good-byes.”

It is not surprising tht the favourite song of the New Zealand soldier is “Now is the Hour that We Must Say Good-bye,” with its haunting Maoriland melody and memories. To those of our friends whom \ve we shall not see on this earth again, an Australian poet has written some beautiful lines. The Absent Comrade speaks: I ask one thing; that, in still far-off days, Someone who knew me should, in their daily round, Suddenly pause caught by some sight or sound. Some glance, some phrase, some trick of memory’s ways, Which brings me to their mind; then I shall wait Eager with hope, to hear them say: “How great If he were here.” Then, softly, at the end All that I ask for, just, “He was my friend.” THE WEATHER. (Special) Wellington, Jan. 3. Moderate winds from an easterly quarter; weather fair to fine; temperatures mild. Further outlook: Mainly fair. Time of Sunset To-day: 7.58 p.m. Time of Sunrise To-morrow: 4.54 a.m. High water at Wanganui To-day: 08.18 a.m. and 08.46 p.m. Phases of the Moon for January.— New Moon. January 7; First Quarter, January 13; Full Moon. January 21; Last Quarter. January 29. BROADCASTING. DAVENTRY NBWS BROADCAST. BY ATX YA STATIONS. Daventry news will be rebroadewt by all YA stations at 6 a.m.. 7 a.m.. 5.45 a.m.. 12.14 P.m.. 1.15 p.m.. 6-15 p.m.. 0 p.m.. and 11 p.m. 2YA WELLINGTON (570 Kilocycles.) 7.30 p.m.: Evening programme. “This Is War!” S.O: Vladimir Horowitz (pianist). 8.10: Budapest String Quartet. h. 42: Mrp. Wilfred Andrews (contralto). 8.58: Station notices. 9.25: Dick Jurgens and hu. Orchestra. 10.15: Greetings from the Beys Over2YC WELLINGTON (840 Kilocycles.) 5.0 p.m.: Variety. 6.0; Dinner music. 7.01 After-dinner music. 8.0: Hits and En.-ores. 8.30: ‘Night. Club.’ 9.0: Band music, 10.0( Variety. 10.30: Cl<«e down. 2ZB WELLINGTON (1130 Kilocycles.) 7.0 p.m.: Fred and Maggie Everybody. 7.15: On His Majesty’s Service. 7.30: Sh!p» and the Sea. 7.45: Tusitaler, Teller of Taler*. 8.0: Headline news. 8.5: Chuckles with Jerry. 8.’5: Eany Aces. 8.43: Give It a Name Jackpots. 9.0; Consider Your Verdict! 10.0: Medieval Meanderings. 10.30; Star American Bands. 11.0: London news. 12.0» Close doyn. •YA AUCKLAND (650 Kilocycles.) 7.30 p.m.: Evening programme. , “This Is War." 8.0: “Rapid Fire." 8.25: Orchestra Raymonde. 8.32: “Grand City." 8.57: Station 9.25: Squire Celeste Octet. 9.31: ’ The Stones Cry Out." 9.45: Feature. "Songs without Words." 10.0: Jack Hylton ’a Orchestra. 10.1 a: Greetings from the Boys Overseas. 3YA CHRISTCHURCH (720 Kilocycles.) 7.30 p.m.: Evening programme. **Thia Is War." 8.0: H.M. Uo.dstrcam Guards Band. 8.9: Lionel Cecil (tenor). 8.15: Massed Bands, Aldershot and Eastern Commands. 8.20: "The Stonui Cry Out.” 8.34: H.M. Grenadier Guards Band. 8.43: Eileen Boyd (contralto). 8.52: Band of sth Infantry Brigade, 2nd N.Z.E.F. 8.58: Station notice*. 9.25: Pro Arte Quartet. 9.55: John Armstrong (baritonel, R. Murchie (flute), T. McDonough iEnglish horn), with the International String Quartet. 10.15: Greetings from the Boys Oversea**. 4YA DUNEDIN (790 Kilocycle*.) 7.30 p.m.: Evening programme. ‘This Is War." 8.0: Watson Forbes (viola) and Denise Lassimore (piano). 8.16: Nancy Evans •contralto) with Max Gilbert (vio.a) and Myers Fcggjn (piano). 8.24: Brass Band Chamber Mu.dc Union. 8.48: Alexander Kij>nis (baritone). 8.55: The Oxford Enacmb.e. 8.58: Station notices. 9.25: Ernard Bauschkc’s Orche tra. 9.31: "Rapid Fire." 9.57: Carmen Cavallaro (piano). 10.0: Recordings. 10.161 Greetings from the Boys Overseas. ’PHONE 5266. NOTE * EW DDRESS, pLACE. Next Farm Equipment. pENNETT, Specialists in RADIO SERVICE. BEATTY WASHING-MACHINE REPAIRS. Also at MARTON. ’Phone 2075. THROW OFF ANY AND ALL COLDS! The power and pep of Bettie’s Lightning Cough Cure smashes even the most persistent cough and cold . . . routing out germs and restoring normal breathing and peaceful sleep. G“t Beetle's Lightning Cough Cure from Chemists and elsewhere, or George Bettie, Chemist, 769 Colombo Street, Christchurch.