MR HUGH J. WARD

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12606, 17 November 1926, Page 3

MR HUGH J. WARD

work he had accomplished on behalf of the children’s hospital and other benefits. He stated, in reply, that lie considered it the part of a citizen to do his part in making the great scheme of things just one degree better as he passed through life and left the world behind him. The Mayor paid a general tribute to,the work of Mr Ward, and recalled his previous visits to New Zealand from Australia. His chief aim appeared to be to do something that would make the world a little better than when he had found it, and this was the spirit which had characterised all his doings. In spite of his huge financial transactions and his business associations he had always found time to do some goodi for . his fellowman, and he had been responsible in. raising for charity the sum of .something like £l.040,000. When Mr Ward embarked upon an enterprise others invariably followed, and some good to the community was assured in the ultimate issue. It was gratifying to know that he had chosen for his holiday New Zealand, where there were so many who had and always "would have pleasant recollections of his work. (Applause.)

tinguished himself for his efforts oB behalf of the soldiers. The manner in which be had devoted his time to the care of those on active service would ever stand to his credit. (Applause.) A CITIZEN'S JOB Mr Hugh Ward, in acknowledging the honours of the city conferred upon him by the Mayor, expressed pleasure that he had decided to revisit his friends in the Dominion. If he had dome anything which attracted the gratitude of the community he was pleased, but he had done it in a spirit of his duty as a citizen. It was a citizen’s job. If a war was on everyone should give at least something to the State, and in peace time likewise certain service should be devoted to the general community. He. together with his confreres in Australia, had showed a lively appreciation of the efforts of Dr Truby King, and the first benefit at one of the biggest theatres in Sydney was devoted to the. cause of assisting young citizens. (Applause.) i At the conclusion, Mr Ward demonstrated a musical invention of Mr Claude Hudson Davis, a New Zealander.

now reposing in Chinese museums, a particularly interesting antique being the famous crystal tree of Shantung, which was built as a memorial to Confucius by one of bis sons. In China a “perfect child”—one is tempted to ask if there is such a being; — who has not failed in obedience for three years, .is given a little crystal tree, which he treasures all his lile, and which in death is placed upon his grave. It is on articles of this description that appealing fairy tales, which have not cruelty and a dominating fear as their basis—hinge; and they should hold a particular appeal for the plastic nund. Religion is not contained in Chinese fairy tailes, bnt tliev have made obedience as thencentral theme. It is the idea of Mrs McKellar to demonstrate this obedience and its reward to children in New Zealand schools by means of the /nanv fairv tales she has collected. Mrs McKellar' will be remembered for the fact that she was in Wellington about two and a half Years ago as impresario for M. Skalski, the Polish pianist, but journalism has played no small part in her career, and 18 months ago she went to the New Hebrides to report upon the Condominium. She was also orgauiser in Australia for the Egypt Exploration Society, and collected several thousands of pounds, being responsible for some marvellous antiques being delivered to the Commonwealth, direct from Tutankhamen’s tomb. If possible she •would * like to have some sent out to the Dominion.

In New York it is possible to buy anything at any time in the 124 hours. *A three-shift staff of shopmen is quite usual.