The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 11, Issue 2 (May 1, 1936)

Weak Days and Others

Weak Days and Others.

Monday is mourn-day, a durational requiem for dead joys—a time of pondering on the “white man's burden.” Not a cheery day!

Tuesday confirms the sentiments of Monday but offers a little consolation in the fact that Monday is over until next Monday.

Wednesday sees us poised between the
“The White Man's Burden.”

“The White Man's Burden.”

unhappiness of starting a week and the pleasure of ending it. The watchword is “resignation.” Just a day!

Thursday produces mixed emotions. Thought for the day “Will the weekend be fine?” Watchword, “Hope.”

Friday (see alleged verse above).

Saturday: Ask yourself!

Sunday is all things to all men: a day of meditation or mending, rest or zest. Valued mainly by some for beakfast in bed. Slogan: “Think not of the morrow.”