DOING THEIR DUTY.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 February 1940, Page 4

DOING THEIR DUTY.

T'TIB action of members of the local Returned Soldiers Association in faking a prominent part in bidding farewell to the recruits who leave Masterion periodically to enter eamp, and in displaying a keen interest in their welfare, is one which reflects credit, upon them. The bond of friendship between the veteran soldier of the Great War or the South African Wai' and the new recruit becomes firmly cemented as the result ol Ihe moral support the soldier ol previous wars is giving lhe soldier who steps out today to delend his country against lhe gangsters who would (‘rush lhe liberty ol every nation by means of a murderous policy ol dielalorship. Ino deeds ol the .Masterton soldiers in Hie 191-1-18 war are an inspire I ion Io lhe men who enter camp today, ami the comradeship extended Io them by the veterans is a rallying point for those who have already sei out upon a great adventure or who will do so in the near future. The relumed soldier is true to Hie ideals lor which his organisation stands, and so long as Ibis spirit prevails t here^'wi 11 be nothing Io fear, for (he young soldier will always have before him an example of fidelity, courage and loyally to his King ami country that must produce a great moral'el'fecl. Many returned soldiers have re-enlisted in the present war, and those who by eircumstances are unfit for service abroad today are doing their duty towards Hie new recruits.