“CLOUDS WILL PASS AWAY.”

Shannon News, 4 January 1922, Page 3

“CLOUDS WILL PASS AWAY.”

PREMIER’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE. In the course of a New Year message, Mr Massey says: With foresight and industry there need be no occasion for pessimism. The Dominion has experienced depressions on previous occasions, and as these have been successfully surmounted,- so it will be this time—the clouds will pass away and the sun of prosperity will again shine out from a clear and cloudless sky. But as a people we must do our part. There must be unselfish ami united effort. Every section of the community must do its share of the nation’s work, either by hand or brain, so that when we have got through the present crisis we shall be able to look back and think that our experience has not been an unmixed evil, and that we shall probably be all the better citizens for the lessons we have had. We shall, have learnt that there is no royal road to prosperity or happiness, and that, whether as a nation or as -individuals, whether we live in the country or the town, .we must apply ourselves with energy and industry, and take advantage of the opportunities that :n this glorious young country are ready to our hand. The period of reconstruction after a great war is always difficult, and during the year upon which we are entering our courage and determination may be further tested,-but we can look the future in the face with confidence if, under any circumstances that may arise, we do our duty promptly and fully to our country, to our neighbours, and to ourselves.