MISSION OF PEACE

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 705, 3 July 1929, Page 16

MISSION OF PEACE

EMDEN OFFICERS ARE ENTERTAINED RECEPTION AT ELLERSLIE “The Emden’s mission is one of peace, and it is gratifying to know that at its first port of call in New Zealand a spirit of friendship has been met with,” said Captain von Arnauld, commander of the German cruiser Emden, speaking at a reception to officers of the cruiser given by the Auckland branch of the League of Nations Union in the Ellerslie racecourse tearooms yesterday. The Rev. W. G. Monckton presided. Captain Arnauld said he wished the Auckland branch every success in its work. They of the Emden were pleased to contribute a little to the growth of good relations between the two nations. Mr. Monckton extended a welcome on behalf of the branch, and referred to the work of Germany in the League of Nations. “She had done much since her entry to break down the barriers of hatred and to build up international peace,” said Mr. Monckton. Dr. Mildred Staley, speaking in German, emphasised the importance of a new outlook between England and Germany. The Rev. A. W. McMillan considered the rupture between the two nations but a passing phase. A fractured bone was often stronger than ever after it had been healed, and he hoped that Anglo-German relations would In future be closer than ever before. “The real Interests of mankind today He in co-operation,” said Mr. r. Bloodworth. He hoped that the crew of the Emden would take away with hem the thought that residents here wanted peace and understanding. Items were given by Mrs. lan Simson and Miss Ida Lockwood, Mrs. Nello Porter singing in German, “Still Wle Die Nacht” and Schubert’s “Schlummerlied.” Miss Joyce Porter was accompaniste. The gathering closed with the singing of the National Anthem and the German National Anthem. Prior to the reception at Ellerslie the officers were taken to One Tree Hill in motor-cars.