OO Oe ea a ee s a rasa — =—CSté‘ _ As we stand on the threshold of a New Year, we may well take time for reflection and resolution, time to examine in retrospe ect the accomplishments -of the past and carefully chart our course for the future. May we allthenat — this happy season look back and render thanks to the Giver of All Good Gifts ~~forthe blessings thathavecome tous during theoldyear and, atthe same time, _ré8olve to go forward with renewed faith and courage tr the New It ts tn=————— ‘ deed well for Governments and individuals to remember our blessings and plan carefully for each tomorrow. -Your Government has been invested with a responsible and sacred duty. With your support and a common unity of purpose, we shall go forward to make this beloved Island a place of peace, goodwill and contentment, with ; prosperity for all. May we then dedicate ourselves to this great tase and, as the sound of bells comes to us, may they truly - - - Ring eut false pride in pla and blood, : 7 oo. ee And Ancient ferms of party/strife, Leg Ring in the love of truth and right; , athe Ring In the common love of good; 7 Ring In the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand, . Ring in the nobler modes of life, re Ring in @-thousand years of peace. {i ~ To the people of this province and on behalf of the Government I extend — fo you a sincere wish for happiness, peace and prosperity in the days ahead. \ THE PROVINCE OF es tai °* E a t- e ? : - Lae ‘ ; . : : at Am eee eee ee ee ee uals =. eS a) 6 Po il o “ a sa Cael