"THE LIFE OF SERVICE."

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10411, 4 September 1911, Page 5

"THE LIFE OF SERVICE."

ADDRESS BY COLONEL BIRKENi , SHAW.

Colonel' Birkemshiaw, of the Salvaifcdoini Anmy, delivered an address, in, Itihie. Masterton Town' Ball last-» eveninig,;'ander the auspices of the "NoIroenise League...."Thiere was a large attendahce, and the- ahair wiais occupied by Mr Jaineis McGregor. '" The snibjeofrof tihi© address* wiai "The Life' of Service." The speaker urged' that service in life was imperative. ' 'ln •Boiiar,V 'he said, "as you, yourselves, are better than your feißowis.; .better in blood, brain' and ability; just so far aire you •under tJsd heavy obligatixm> to do fox others: It is lore, and mot enJHgfrltienied selfanitorest, that is £h© motive of life." Afitier thirtyyeans' experience in moving Jaiboruit -tlhie leading cities of <tihe world, /tihe Colonel said hie had! come to MasSberton to point out some of the dawgers tlhlat lurked in- the way of life. SummaTOEninig 'these, he stated that tfc«h!rougib drink hie Had seen the gbars of HJeaiveni fall, and many become weak. Thousands of the Nation's son* amd dautghtero were cursed and' doomed by strong drink. On the motion, of Pastor Swameid, Seconded by Mr D. McGregor, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Ooionel Birkeni&lDaw for his addmess.