THE Pukekohe and Waiuku Times PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1914 A SPLENDID RESPONSE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 221, 14 August 1914, Page 2

THE Pukekohe and Waiuku Times PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1914

A SPLENDID RESPONSE.

" lIV iwllung extenuate, nor set down nuuhl in malice

Wk want tu heartily e mgratulato the people of this, district upon their giving. It is. a wholesomo and hearty rcspiuiso to the call of Empiio in face of a crisis which has never before confronted our nation. Mercer, Diiuklaml, Tuakau, Waiuku, l'ukekohe—the districts of which we have report at tho time of writing—are answering handsomely. We are glad to see that this district, in common with all New Zealand, is maintaining a reasonable calm despite the stupendous issues at stak«. L»t us not exhaust all our energy mid enthusiasm now. A lirst call has been made. It would be wise, when this call is met, to take a short breathing space. It may yet bo the duty and the privilege of many of in to mike not merely our gif's of money but the Supreme Sacrifice. Meanwhile, without panic aud without affright let us present a calm, determined and united front in support of New XuLndand tho great nation to which we belong. Above all, whilst attuning our hearts and minds to meet any emergency, h t us for the time being apply ourselves t> our daily work with patience mid with industry. After uur giving, it is in that way that those of us who are non-combatants can best sjiveour Empire.