The Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1921. MR. PARR ON LOYLATY.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 666, 9 September 1921, Page 4

The Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1921. MR. PARR ON LOYLATY.

Speaking at the opening of the Manurewa infant school yesterday afternoon, the Minister of Education, the Hon. C. J. Parr, did not mince his words regarding loyalty. He said that he was very pleased to assist in opening- such a loyal school as Manp.wera and had appreciated the manner in which the National Anthem was sung. All over New Zealand the children at the public schools were singing the National Anthem and saluting the grand old flag. He had received letters from parents stating that they objected to their children having to do this. He explained that such people got little sympathy from him. If they were not prepared tc pay a mark of respect to the flag which was a symbol of the under which they enjoyed ttheir privileges, then they should leave this country. They were not wanted here. The Minister said that he thought it was abominable that parents "should force their views on little children in matters of this kind. With the Minister’s statements we are in hearty accord. If there are people in this Dominion who will not respect its flag and its National Anthem then they should be asked to eave. They should not be permitted ,o enjoy the privileges obtainable Under the Union Jack unless they are prepared to respect it and hold it sacred for all it stands for and all fc means. As there are outward ? orms of religion, so there are outward forms of loyalty, and saluting die flag and singing the Anthem are two of them.