"This assembly of bright and happy faces has induced me to break a pros Mise which I made to the Com-Mittee of Management not to make Speech. I feel that if the members gt British Community to whom the '"appeal for a better endowment has been made could see this assembly no further arguments would be needed for the purpose of stimulating them Properly to endow the school so that its continuity: could be assured. This School endeavours to provide an education which besides preparing the Scholars to secure the material needs 9f life will also build up their character and, start them in lite with high Christian ideals and with a Proper sense of their responsibilities as British citizens, "I hope that all the parents here this morning will become ardent canvassers in an effort to secure additional endowment.
"I am especially. glad to be at this function today which has as one of ile important features tha presentation 9f the David Brand Memorial Scholar" ship. All who knew David Bran had a great affection for him and a ffreat admiration for his character. I asked myself what was the principle feature of David Brand's character. "The answer that at once suggested itself was "Patriotism." David Brand Was strongly imbued with this virtue. By patriotism I do not mean the blatant exaltation of national spirit to: the detriment of all others which is prevalent in some countries today but 4 calm pride in the achievements of the British Empire in the past and full confidence that it will continue ju the future to live up to its traditions and give the benefit of civilization in its highest sense to all those for whom it was responsible.
"I exhort you to be proud of your €ountry; be confident in its future and, make up your minds so to rule your lives that your country would be proud of you."
Mr. Massey concluded by wishing. the scholars a happy Christmas and pleasant holidays,
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