A WARNING NOTE

New Zealand Tablet, 10 May 1917, Page 45

A WARNING NOTE

The significance of the appended letter, which recently appeared in the Marlborough Times , is striking. It, too, affords cheering evidence that the Catholic federation, as a real live force, is being plainly felt, and should instil that necessary stimulus to parochial districts which show a lack of enthusiasm in this regard, to renewed and sustained efforts. A general co-operation is needed, so that when occasion arrives for action sufficient force will be acquired to carry our just claims to victory. Our watchword must be ‘ Organise,’ and this must ever be kept in the forefront. Parents, do your duty to the rising generation by having a voice in the selection of the school committee on Monday evening. Great events are pending in educational matters in this Dominion, and State schools will require careful handling and careful watching. People who do not go about with their eyes shut must see that the unabated agitation of a certain section to the Government for monetary assistance is gradually, but surely, gaining ground, and the time is coining when the united strength of every school committee (the representatives of the parents) will be required to counteract a tremendous influence in the political world. Therefore, parents, roll up to the annual meeting in full force, and see that the best men are nominated.’