A DAZZLING IDEAL

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 6, 29 March 1927, Page 13

A DAZZLING IDEAL

BRITISH COMMONWEALTH “WORK FOR THE COMMON GOOD” “This is an age of fierce competition, both in peace and in war, ar.d should one, through slackness or incapacity, prove unworthy of that glorious heritage, it will pass into tlie hands of firmer and more competent rivals.” During his lecture in St. David s Hall last night Mr. Justice MacGregor put forward a strong plea to British subjects generally for a .fuller realisation of their responsibilities as partners in the British Commonwealth of Nations. This was the day of world Powers, the speaker said; the day of the small state was over. He discussed the possibilities of binding the diverse racial elements of the British Empire into a united whole, including in this mighty federation the United States as well. He pointed out what a factor in the preservation of world peace such a combination would be. It would t»e able to dictate to other nations and ultimately bring about disarmament. “It is our bounden duty.” Mr. Justice MacGregor concluded, “no matter how small our holding may be, to be zealous, industrious and intelligent partners, ivorking together for the common safety and common profit.” The lecture was arranged by the Presbyterian Women’s Union to assist in the rebuilding of the Turakinji Maori Girls’ School at Mercer.