A Spiritualist's Altitude
BEFO'RE A MILITARY APPEAL BOARD. "TROUBLE BOUND TO COME." (Te Aroha News.l Henry A. Drummond Anderson, shift foreman, Wailii objected un religious grounds. He stated lie absolutely had 110 intention of becoming a soldier, even if lie had to die for his convictions. He was the recognised minister of the Wailii Spirtualistic Church, a registered body. Jt he assisted the Medical Corps lie would not be blameless, as he would be aiding incapacitated men to recover and return to the fighting line. He handed in a lengthy statement covering his attitude towards war. "There are some very hard cases calling themselves spiritualists," observod Mr Earl. "Yes, I know there are; and I am heartily ashamed of them." Anderson handed in a. newspaper cutting 011 the church's attitude, wherein it was mentioned that the first Victoria Gross won by a New Zealander in the present war was won 'by a Spiritualist—young Bassett. "Well, wouldn't you like to emulate him?" "No; I don't agree. He has not grasped' the fundamental philosophy." "He lias grasped something quite at. valuable, I think!" retorted the chairman." Appellant said he did not agree with the published statement of the head of his church. He intended to be a law vinto himself. Appellant was told by the court that they thought him extremely foolish to take up the attitude that he had adoped. He would have to be dealt with by the military authorities. Mr. Karl read the affirmation of n religious non-combatant, but appellant declined to do anything. He admitted that he would look after any absent soldier's property, but would not do ambulance wort. Mr. Earl again cautioned appellant against his attitude, and assured liim that trouble was bound to ensue. The appeal was dismissed, and appellant will be required to go into camp on Ist May, the board stating that it I did not 'wish to oppress him even though he had ridiculous views. Appellant thanked the board for it« consideration, and left the court.
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Levin Daily Chronicle, 27 March 1917, Page 3
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