NATIONAL FLAGS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10283, 19 May 1919, Page 5

NATIONAL FLAGS

AN EXCHANGE CEREMONY ADDRESS BY MR MASSEY. 8r Tslceraph—Press Association— Copyright Australian anti N.Z. Cable Association. BOND OX, May 16. Official: Mr Massey visited Boulogne on Wednesday to attend the cereTony of the exchange of national Hags between the .College Marietta at Boulogne, one of the oldest seconder) schools in France, and named a ter the famous scientist, and the schoJa.a of the Hawera High School, New Zealand. The desire in France to establish, in permanent strength, a friendly feeling between both countries is very strong, and the reciprocal interest ot the Hawera scholars is keenly appreciated. The ceremony was very .picturesque, many special guests and an ■English band being present to welcome Mr Massey, who referred to the eager, practical manner in which the people of Xew Zealand had rallied to the aid of France against the menace of Prussian control of free rations. Mr Massey emphasised the need ot inculcating in the youth of the Allied countries the love of nationhood, ano of the unfettered freedom for which the armies of 'both,' countries had fought together on many battlefields. Their common service and sacrifice had formed permanent ties of friendship, and ha hoped .that future generations, m enjoying the fruits of victory, would, in the less heroic activities of both countries, xnakv these ties stronger. The French .flag which goes to Xew Zealand is an exceedingly handsome one