A PERSONAL Matter A nation i8 the sum total of its inhabitants. The efficiency, courage, and good behaviour of the individual sets the standard for the population as a whole: At a critical time like the present a testing time for both individuals and communities 1 it behoves everyone to work efficiently, to be cheerful, and to be moderate in all things: That is thc only way to be worthy of the sacrifices of our fighting men overseas. Especially is good behaviour called for on the part of those ~the majority among ouf citizens__who enjoy the hospitality, relaxation, and good fellowship to be found at a licensed bouse: This privilege, under our free law, imposes certain fespon- sibilities on the individual a8 to his behaviour towards his fellow citizens: and it is here that abuses can creep in unless people discipline themselves The majority of people behave themselves in an exemplary way, but under today' $ conditions of stress and wOfry a small minority can be at times 4 source of annoyance and critic- ism: Moderation in wartime, therefore, becomes a duty a8 well as a virtue: An dnonnc6ment inferted in tbe Natior' $ interests by tbe National Counail ef tl Licensed Trade of Nem Zealand A9
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 6, Issue 155, 12 June 1942, Page 13
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