Untitled

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 14052, 25 May 1911, Page 12

provided thin, and has had, so far as I can judge, an honour- M able, useful, and successful career, and I therefore congratulate it on ite arriving at its Jubilee year. SB un H«TO B- «£. LeagM hMrs pleasure that the present year will see the celebration of the Jubilee of "The Press," and it would heartily congratulate the editor and proprietors upon the event. Various issues have from timo to time reached the offices of the League in this country, and it has given much satisfaction to read the M excellent reports of the Navy League events in the Dominion and the interesting and instructive articles on the important subject of defence, the high tone of which deserves much praise To peruse Buch articles cannot but stimulate the minds of the people of New Zealand in regard to our naval needs "But for tho extensive work of tho Navy League, carried on in New Zealand for fourteen years, tho offer of a Dreadnought by the Dominion would not have been practicable." Such, as New Zealanders well know, were the words of Sir Edward Gibbes, TJnder-Secretary for Education, and we in this country have fully appreciated the value of the remark, to which attention was recently drawn by Mr Robert Yerburgh, President of the League, in the House of Commons. ■ There cannot be any doubt that had it not been for the X assistance of the New Zealand Press, the great work of the Navy League would not have been practicable. In the view of the Navy. League, "The Press" is decidedly a journal of great influence and usefulness, and all concerned with it are to be congratulated upon the ideal policy which it pursues and advocates. The Navy League sincerely hopes that it will continue to receive the rapport which it iso well deserves. * MR J. RAMSAY MACDONALD, M.P., Leader of the Labour Par* in the House of Commons — , _ . ■ When I was in New Zealand some time ago, I learnt to appreciate the Christchurch "Press" as an organ which, although I rarely agreed with any of the political opinions appearing in it, always impressed mc as a fine example of British journalism. I am glad to hear that it lias reached c its Jubilee, and hope it may see many more. MS WILL CROOKS, M.P., the well-known Labour Leader, who recently was in New Zealand on a visit— So you're $0 not out! Well, may you keep your paper as puro and useful in the years to be as in the time gone by. A memory of service to our fellows will always cheer us, in spite of a set-back now and then, which is the lot of all who care for the progress of our race. ' , ■ "Go straight—fear not," is an excellent maxim. Yon live up to it. Long may you flourish, is tho earnest wish of yours always truly, WILL CROOKSL p.S. For the many kindnesses I received in Uinstchurch, I fear I can never find words to express the gratitude of both my wife and myself.—W.O. MB J. OATHCART WASON K formerly M.H.R. for Canterbury constituencies,, now M. .. or tgaAer my 'heart? congratulations to "The Press" on the attainment of its Jubilee year. I have a very warm recollection of the fearless criticism of "The Press _ on many occasions, and also of its unswerving support of the principles that it has at heart. MR A Sr.G. HAMERSLEY, formerly, in New Zealand and British Columbia, now M.P. for the Woodstock Division of Oxfordshire— It is now thirty-seven years since I went to New Zealand and first read "The Press." Since then it has always maintained its position as one of. the leading papers of • the Dominion, and is read by many old New Zealanders now resi- . dent in England, with pleasure and instruction. It has been most tfitisfactory to all interested in the Dominion to find that "The Press' has kept pace with the marvellous growth and development of the country, and has played such an important part in its history up to date. I hope that its usefulness will continue, and those connected with the paper obtain tho reward they deserve. THE HON. HARRY LAWSON, M;P., Controller. of the "Daily Telegraph" and ex-President of the Institute of Journalists in Great Britain— I have a very pleasant recollection of my intercourse with Mr Triggs at the Conference of, the - Institute of Journalists in September last, and I formed a very high opinion of his character and capacity.. • ' That the Christchurch "Press"; should be about to celebrate its Jubilee is a very remarkable testimony to the power and longevity of the Press in the Dominions acroßS the seaa. My message is naturally one of congratulation i and respect. Not only as an English journalist, but as exPresident of the Institute of Jouraaliate and Chairman of the Empire Press Union, I send, my warmest; congratulations to the Christchurch "Press" on the celebration of its Jubilee;' It hae been my constant .endeavour to draw into closer, union and co-operation the newspapers and the newsmen of the Old Country and the Dominions. ,V»e are not only .: brethren of the pen, but we are brothers of the same pen, and both in Australia and New Zealand one sees the newspaper Press conducted on the same lines, inspired by the samo ideals, as that of Great Britain. The tone, temper, and the standard of journalism are the same there as here. Long may tliie identity continue, for it ensures the influence of good writing and sound teaching on the reading public.' . I firmly believe the public weal largely depends upon mutual confidence and co-operation-between,the newspapers of ■ the. Empire. J MR J. A. SPENDER. Editor of the "Westminster Gazette"— . Please let mc; as an old hand at journalism in the Old 1 World, send you "a. word of most cordial - greeting on the celebration of your Jubilee. It is a great thing for any ' newspaper to have weathered the storms of fifty years, and yet I see in your paper all the signs of youth and vigour, and a keon outlook on Imperial ■as well as local affairs. May you have long life and prosperity. . . MB. H A GWYNNE, Editor of the "Standard"— . MB a. A. towxxii. Chri?fcch|iroh < Tress » represents the solid qualities which have brought New Zealand to its present happy state. Fifty years of progress and prosperity are reflected in the "■' ' ' columns of a paper which, now as ever, stands for all that is best in the life of the Dominion. The work of Ine Press" as a steadfast advocate of everything that tends to strengthen the Imperial tie, deserves the warmest recognition on the part of patriotic Englishmen. The "Standard' senda all good wishes. •Mtt A J DAWSON, Editor, "Standard of Empire"— ' MB A. J. go notabie a Greater British neWßpaper as tho Christchurch "Press," draws attention not alone to the progress of Christehurch-that wonderfuUy Mb** centre of the land called "The Britain of tho South"-but also to the twentieth century progress of the Dominion of New Zealand itself, and of Great. Britain generally. Such journals are in themselves most admirable advertisements of and recommendations to, the Dominions they, serve. They demonstrate tho fact that in these great oversea uplands of the Empire, the best of the old.British traditions have not only been kept alive, but strengthened and buttressed about by clean, strong; hopeful additions of younger Greater British growth. And in this new. Imperial nationbuilding process, the Donunion of New Zealand-may fairly claim to have given in very many directions a friendly lead, an inspiring lead, to her Sister States and the rest-of the Empire. A ring-fence of hands linked strongly m loyal fraternity—that is the finest defence the world's greatest Empire can possibly obtain. In thought, in work, in trade, in play, as in speech, a common purpose and a common understanding must animate the men and women of our race throughout tho world. All-British progress, allBritish security, justice for all, and a preference for our ' kindred. The Press can play—has played—a great part -in this progress, by feeding and strengthening and extendine mutual understanding and goodwill between all the different branches of our Family. In this, as^welT as in the service of its city and country, I am assured the Chnstchurch "Presa will always continue to maintain the high standard of merit which makes its - Jubilee welcome to all British subjects. "'..-,. " . MR F. J. HIGGINBOTTOM, Editor of the "Pall Mall Gazette"— _ Tho Jubilee you . are celebrating does honour to the Dominion and the pioneers who were largely instrumental ht making her what she is. The Anglo-Saxon race is responsible for the independent constitution of New Zealand as it stands to-day, and not less for the enterprise that has given to the Dominion, as to every other British possession, tho boon of. a free Press, which has survived all attempts to fetter or to. obstruct it. <k Considering that the political history of the Dominion fj comes well within a century, the Christchurch "Press" must a . bo one of its oldest institutions, and it is one that haa ■ been conspicuous in its devotion to the public welfare. Long 2 .'-. , ■ May it flourish!

the boet traditions of English journalism, and, at any rate, daring tie bulk of the last fifty years, English journalism has been a model to the world. I can wish nothing better for New Zealand, or for ite share in the destinies of the Empire, than the continued and increasing influence of such papers a» ME W. MAXWELL?celebrated War Correspondent of the "Daily Mail"; visited New Zealand with the present King and Queen, 1901-^ visited Wew /** congratulations on your newspaper Jubilee. As one of the British correspondents who th ° King and Queen in their journey through the Empire, I bar? most vivid and delightful memories of Zealand' fl I am often asked in what part of the world I would like to live, provided, of course, I could not live v the United Kingdom. My answer is always the same-in New Zealand Columbia. In either I should feel at home among my own people and among the traditions to which 1 was born. For this sense of race, lam sure we have to thank the papers like "The Press" of Christchurch. May it have many more jubilees under the Old Flag. ME JOHN FOSTER Traveller, on I eend congratulations to mc *™«» °" reaching its fiftieth year of publication. It upholds the best traditions of clean British journalism. I ofte*' It is like the magic carpet in the "Tale of a Thousand Nights," for it carries mc quickly from London town to the charming town of Christchurch. BISHOP NELIGAN, Auckland, now resident in En „, . read "Whenever I have come across "The Press, 1 nave reaa it and thought it to be an excellent journal. Thousands of other people have had exactly the same experience. . .■ 1 can wish "The Press" many and long-continued years of useftLas in the cultivation and development of "whatsoever things are pure and of good report" in the national life of a country which must always have a big place in my heart. CANON J. W. STACK, M.A~lormerly of Canterbury, now resident in England- . chrigtcharch recalls tojny mind many interesting facts connected with its being started on what has happily proved to be a succesaful career as a a newcomer to Canterbury when the project was first mooted, I soon became as interested m its success as everyone about mc seemed to-be. For it so happened that most of the persons with whom I was brought into contact at that time were personal friends of Mr SitzGerald, all of whom spoke in the highest terms of his intellectual gifts and genial qualities, and *cod fttnw for the post of editor. These friends in private talked of little eßβ besides the prospects of the new paper till it was finally started, when they found a new source of interest in connection with it in tracing the authorship of the various articles which appeared in its columns. v It waa well-known that several prominent "Pilgrime • had agreed to help the editor by writing articles for him, and the readers of the paper were often very curious to know which particular "Pilgrim" wrote what had specially attracted their notice." I remember one very amusing article which was suggested by a local tradesman s advertisement, under the heading of "Wanted a Man_to Slaughter," which excited everybody's curiosity. While some attributed it-to.the pen of a well-known lady, others thought it was written by a leading Church dignitary. Bat the question of its authorship was never decided, as the editor resisted every attempt made to discover the secret. For the first few years of its existence, the articles in Jne Press" possessed sufficient literary merit to commend them to the favourable notice of the general reader, and one recalls with pleasure the perusal of Samuel Butler's contri- : ■ ■ butions and those of. other equally talented writers; bu.t the time came when "The Press" was forced by the growing • requirements of the people amongst whom it obtained circulation to devote so much of its space to the plain topics of the hour, that, room could no longer be found in its columns for the kind of articles which so charmed its first readers and it lost one, at least, of its distinguishing char-, acteristics. But the best of them it still retains. It is still the advocate of the high principles of its founder, and continues to uphold the noble standard of-social and civil life • which he and his friends came to r New Zealand with the avowed object of setting up, and may "The Press" survive an d prosper as long as it keeps loyal to the high standard of its founder. " '• THE REV. A. B. G. LiLLINGSTON, Vicar of Holy Trinity, Hull, a member of the recent Mission to New Zealand— ' .... My heartiest good, wishes to "The Press" on attaining its Jubilee. No visitor to New Zealand can fail to be struck • by the power and position of such a, newspaper, and we .-.-...■ Missioners owe much to the help which editors gave us so liberallyithroughout our,campaign.-. : - "When I think of Christchurch, and remember meeting • inhabitants who arrived there from Lyttelton some fifty years ago to find only three or four, houses on the spot, I marvel at its present beauty and prosperity, and I have little doubt that "The Press" has contributed materially to its growth and welfare. "Long live 'The Press 1'" .LIEUTENANT-COLONEL M. CRADOCK, C.8.; commanded the Second New Zealand Contingent in South Africa— '■ , , .1 have great pleasure in offering, congratulations to the Christchurch { _'Pfess". on its attaining its fiftieth birthday. An excellent publication, most energetic and successful in raising funds for, the late South African War, most inter- ■' ■ i esting in describing and illustrating events during the war. ■ I have kept, and value highly, all the copies relating thereto. MR F. W. PENNEFATHER, LL.D.; sometime Judg#of the Supreme Court * of New Zealand— • n Hearty congratulations to "The Press," and to all my old friends connected with it, on the occasion of ite Jubilee. ■ My associations with it have been very happy, ever since I first went to New Zealand, thirty years ago; and in whatever part of the world I "am, I still read it with great pleasure. Long may it flourish! ' MR PATRICK CAMPBELL, a well-known Canterbury man, for the present livins in England— ■ ■ < As an old shareholder in "The Weekly Press," I trust you ■ will accept my best congratulations on the approaching Jubilee of this famous paper. To an old colonist extending over nigh half a century in connection with New Zealand, I have in my travels heard nothing but praise of its production. It has always given mc the greatest satisfaction in showing the paper and its : unsurpassed illustrations wherever I have been, and I feel , . sur e stay-at-home New Zealariders have little idea of the t beneficial effect it has in advertising the dear tight .little ; . island. Only the other day, I heard of a man in high position; [ ■ after having read "The Weekly Press," exclaim: "I shall , t never rest till I have visited that lovely country!" And, , what ie more, he went there, and some of his family are important settlers there this day. ' m ■ In the pro-railway, days, after I had been driven over • tho Zig-Zag in Cobb and Co.'s coach by "Smith" for the first time, and we arrived at the Christchurch office (now the r Grain Agency Buildings), not knowing how much further I would have to go, I asked in wearied tones, "And where r is Christchurch?" This was too much for poor old Smith, 1 and, looking on mc with mingled pity and surprise, he merely [ ' said: "Here! Here's Christchurch!" ■,"._. j What a change has come over the scene—even since t then I The old coaching days, too, to the West Coast. What memories they recall! And what do we not owe to j James Cassidy, who had tho mail contract. Only those who r know the dangers and difficulties of the job have any, notion. In the early seventies I made a trip with him, and on getting r , to the Cass the driver of our coach refreshed too freely and |. often, insulting passengers. Nothing would suit him but tp pick out Cassidy for a fight: he was a six-foot, red-headed, i , . spare Irishman, out for blood. Cassidy was taking the coachj loads of passengers over at £5 a head, and you can fancy > his hands and brain were full, but there was no way out.of f it. So he lost no time, but closed with the man, and, as a j start, splendidly back-heeled tho fellow. But he bounded up, and fought most furiously. At the end of the third round, Cassidy, watching his opportunity, landed him a right and left smasher, and Paddy rested quietly while we all got under c way.-.Cassidy asked mc to oblige by taking Paddy's reins. j, ■ So I was the first man to drive down the new Craigiebum j. '. Cutting. Wo got to Hokitika about 2 a.m., after some j queer scenes in the river—but alive! B But I must not trespass oh your space further. a MR C. ARTHUR PEARSON— . We in old. England are wont to look upon the latest n sister State as a mere infant. The fallacy of this belief is jjj immediately apparent when one is told that "The Press," J . which has a deservedly -world-wide reputation, is about to ig I celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. This is a record of "which I few even of our great newspapers at Home can boast, sod

I am glad indeod to be able to send you my congratulations on.the felicitous event/and my hearty wishes for the futuro of a greet newspaper and of a great Dominion. THE ED m{tQr of the Mail » eends greetings and congratulations to "The Press," of Christchurch: May this Jubilee mark another step in its progress and prosperity, and may its patriotism be rewarded by realisation of our common effort and ambition—a Federated Empire. • ' M* ROBERT DONALD, Editor of the "Daily Chronicle"— , I congratulate "The Press" onHhe celebrafaon of ita Jubilee. I admire f The Press" for its dignified appearance—in ■ which respect it sets an example to most daily newspapers in the Motherland-for the completeness of its news, and the well-informed character of its articles. ~. , j • As the first daily morning penny paper published _in the Canterbury Province, "The Press" has worthily maintained its position, and as a liberal and progressive journal is an important educational factor in tho life of the commercial, political, and social classes in the Dominion. I send my best wishes for its future prosperity, and express the hope that it will always maintain the example which it now sets in high-class journalism. MR ERNEST PARKE, Managing Director of the "Morning Leader" and the "Star"- heartily congratulate "The Press" on having weathered the storms of half a century and on having sailed , triumphantly into Jubilee Haven. In this Coronation Year,, when the Prime Ministers of the Sister Nations are gathered in London, and when all parts of the Empire are drawn together by a common sentiment, it is pleasant for a London journal to exchange fraternal greetings with a New Zealand contemporary like "The Press," which has seen so much of the growth of Greater Britain, and which has done so much to strengthen the living unity of the Old Country and the young countries that are separated from each other only,by the seas. • MR HARRY E. BRITTAIN, Organiser and Secretary of the Press ConferWith beet wishes and sincerest congratulations to "The ■' Press" on achieving the double merit of a hoary old age, together with .the daily appearance of perpetual youth. Long may it continue to flourish in each direction. It was my good fortune some four years ago to conceive the idea of bringing to the Old Country the editors of the great papers of the Britains overseas, and my still better fortune to have been able, with the help of many friends, two years later, to carry that idea through. These men came to teach, and perchance to learn, and among the many things taught us by the sons of New Zealand was the one outstanding fact that there was no more favoured part of his Majesty's broad Dominions than the fair lands of New Zealand, and that those of us who had not yet learned that losson on the spot, must rectify their error at the ' ' earliest possible moment." ; I have been through many countries, but have one of the very best yet to see, and have every intention of annexing the earliest opportunity "to carry out this much-desired wish. MR J. W. JOYNT, M.A., formerly Registrar of the University of New Zealand; now its agent in England— _ I ■ have the greatest pleasure in warmly congratulating "The Press" on the attainment of its Jubilee. -To mc, "The Press" has always represented a high standard of journalistic efforts, as well as journalistic ability. To its political opponents, it has alwaye been fair, without any sacrifice of principle; while, in the case of social questions, its wisdom and moderation have often exercised a charming influence on the heat and passion of partisanship. It has exercised enormous influence in moulding a sound, healthy, and wellregulated public opinion. It has enlarged its borders so as to embrace every form of human activity; and it has shown that religion, literature, science, and art are as much the business of a great journal as politics or the proceedings of the law courts. Long may "The Press" continue ite useful and honoured work. PROFESSOR C. COLERIDGE FARR, Canterbury _ . -,-.■ v , My most hearty congratulations go out to the, Chnstchurch "Press" in ;thecelebration' of its Jubilee, and to the ■ : . versatile eHitor who'-..presides over its destiny. A party paper, as of -course it 'certainlyie, yet it is just and judicial in ite articies, and by the character of these it. has continually T '.-■■- helped to elsyate the tone of the New Zealand Press in . general and hence the taste of the people of the Dominion. And its daughter, "The Weekly Press," has, by the beauty; of, her pictorial dress, as well as by the excellence of the information jshe conveys, drawn the attention of many in distant lands to the features and curiosities of New Zealand, and has shown" them that it is in reality "God's Own Country." , MR R. TRISTRAM HARPER,, Leader of Christ's College Old Boys in London— Hearty congratulations to "The Press" on its comr pletion of fifty years honourable and useful public service. Familiarity with the newspaper press of Great Britain, America, and many other countries, only confirms my high opmidh of the standard of excellence and progressive enterprise shown by my old friend, "The Prees," of .Christchurch.- I trust it may continue to enjoy its popularity and ' influence, both as a leader and as a refresher of public opinion in that future in which the Dominion of New Zealand ie destined to play such an important par^t. THE REV. T. FLAVELL, formerly of Nelson and Canterbury Diocesee; now resident in England— ['■ " Hearty 'congratulations on attaining Jubilee. Warmest thanks for many years'delight and stimulus. Earnest wishes for still more brilliant future. ' ' ~. MR F. A. ANSON,' formerly Chairman of the Akaroa County Council, now resident in England— .Congratulations on completion of fifty years of useful work done well must appear superfluous, in view of the high position and well-deserved appreciation which it now enjoys. But I do most sincerely trust that the Christchurch "Press" may long continue to uphold British tradition at the Antipodes with the saime conspicuous ability in the future' as in the past, and, as heretofore, inspire its readers to impress upon tho Mother Country, now fallen upon evil days, the daily increasing need of Imperial unity. , . ~ ■ __^_^—— . . MR BEN H. MORGAN, Secretary of the British Manufacturers' Association— I heartily congratulate "The Press" on reaching its Jubilee year. I doubt whether any journal has done more to ■ strengthen the Imperial connection. No part of the Empire is more essentially British in character than New Zealand, and, if a way can be found, I am quite sure the people of the Dominion will willingly share.with the British taxpayer the burden of defence, a question which has been so much advanced by your .Premier. It is necessary also, to evolve a common policy controlling the organisation, development, and advanco.of Empiro trade, and to harmonise in some measure commercial,. shipping, company, and ° patent laws, which at present are in such a chaotic condition. MR A.. W.RUTHERFORD, Amuri— "The Press," from a very small beginning, has marched side by side with the progress of the colony, and has now attained a strong position amongst the leading journals of the Dominion. It is a pleasure and a fund of information to its readers, and a profit to its shareholders. PROFESSOR A. W. BICKERTON— .;- . I want to congratulate the Christchurch "Press" on its attaining its Jubilee. May it have many, and keep up its high standard 1 The papers of Christchurch, as long as I ba.ve known them, have been a credit to New Zealand, and the'literary standard of "The Press" has always struck mc as being of an especially high order. ; ■■■-'.- - Now that the Cosmic Theory of the third body is receiving world-wide scientific acceptance, I wish to thank the Editors of "The Press" for their constant defence and encouragement in connection with this correlation, a support that has been continuous from the very inception of the generalisation in 1878. ' ■ : MR HARRY B. VOGEL,"New Zealand Author— ' I indeed heartily congratulate the Christchurch "Press" on - its attaining its Jubilee. ~ , ' When I was in New Zealand, I did not always see eye-to-«ye ■ with your. paper in matters, political; Bnt we both meant the same thing, viz., the ultimate good of the colony. Only we.wanted to journey thither by different roads. Of one thing New Zealand can boast with lawful pride, and that is that the Press from end to. end has striven to emulate the Mother Press of the Old Country in sincerity, . ■ ' ••■ manliness, and honesty. . My. father was amongst the very fathers of New Zealand journalism, and of nothing was Bβ more proud.