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Hokitika Guardian, 26 April 1928, Page 2

tb\ Monday hist a special tribute was paid to the memory of Shakespeare. Radio broadcasting was called to aid and from both Dominion and Commonwealth stations special programmes of unique interest were, put on the air. and must have been followed with very close interest by thousands ol listeners. As tin arresting medium, fi't'omit a-tiiiig is quite unique. Wellequipped stations reach far across the world and with well-organised programmes are sought for regularly by listoners-in. To the British in particular Shakespeare is becoming more

and more recognised for bis greatness. An enthusiastic writer lias declared that Shakespeare's birthday is the greatest day in all the history ;i:( the world. And the world to-day is tailing special interest anti pleasure in the works of Shakespeare. This is so specially on the continent of Europe

and in America. lit the greatness ct Shakespeare lie lias been regarded essentially as cail; (lying the natimial characteristics of the British race. He is the wonder-man of the race. f. r he had great prophetic vision and touched with the lightness of a master, so many wonders to lie revealed in the centuries to emue. lie could analyse character and thought and action with a wonderful insight, of humanity. The human feelings also he gauged with an intimate understanding. He is the

voice, says an admirer, of our lvmpire that will never die, and will he a ringing call that shall lie answered liv everv British heart, wherever British hearts beat true.