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Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 February 1939, Page 8

Praising the cordiality and sincerity of the hospitality extended to visitors in the Scandinavian countries, Mr L. J. Wild, principal of the Feilding Agricultural High School, told members of the Christchurch Business Men’s Club that everything of the very best was provided for the comfort and convenience of guests in the homes of the people. He had been entertained in a home where fresh fruit and a glass of water were provided in his bedroom, together with a writing table complete with notepaper, envelopes and even postage stamps. These were material considerations; but the spiritual aspect of the hospitality was seen in the fact that a visitor from overseas, until then unknown to the house except through the introduction of a mutual acquaintance, was treated as an honoured guest. Mr Wild attributed this attitude to the folk high (adult) school movement which played an important part in the life of these countries. "We in British countries are hospitable, but we express it more coldly and in a more formal way,” added the speaker.