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Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 14052, 25 May 1911, Page 13

FROM NEW ZEALAND JOURNALISTS. Mr T. \V. LEYS, Editor of the " Auckland Star." . ... The Literary Staff of " The Auckland Star " join most heartily -! in the chorus of Jubilee congratulations. The founders .of New Zealand journalism set a high standard, which has exercised a potent influence upon those who have come after them ; and[no journal has more worthily sustained a noble tradition than ' Inc itcss. Long may you hold aloft the lamp of knowledge.

MR _W. S. DOUGLAS. Editor of the " New Zealand Herald." AucklandAllow mc to offer mv fraternal congratulations to * The Press on its attaining its Jwbilce. It is a newspaper which worthily maintains the best traditions of English journalism, and deservedly occupies a high position in the newspaper Press of thea Press which. I believe, compares more than favourably with mat of any other country in the world.

MR. GRESLEY LUKIN, Editor of thc " Evening Post," Wellington— , Pray accept mv congratulations, in which all journalist.-, in New Zealand who regard their profession, will surely join, upon thc celebration of its Jubilee by the Christchurch ««*• y l *? its prosperity continue a fitting tribute to its high quality and spirited endeavour to protect and serve the best interests of thc community.

MR. J. PARKER, Sub-Editor of the " Evening Post "— ~ Though "The Press" days are years back for mc, the old fellowship is with mc still. Memory brings up cherished thoughts of Cashel Street, and I hope that the "camaraderie has not changed with the building. Much invigorating journalistic v.me came from the old " Press," and good vintners work to-da> to e\en improve the quality. Christchurch has become a Greater Uirisi; church, and with it " The Press ** has become a Greater "«*; They grace each other. I join heartily with Greater Christchurcn in rejoicing over the Jubliee of the " Greater Press. May they continue to flourish well together through all the long years that lie ahead.

MR. F. KIRBY, Editor of the " New Zealand Times." Wellington— May we add our congratulations to the many you are bound to receive, and will so richly deserve ? Thc fine record of ntt> years points surely to an honourable centenary.

MR. J. HUTCHISON, Editor of the " Otago Daily Times," Dunedin— It affords mc the greatest pleasure to join in the felicitations ' evoked by the completion of thc fiftieth year of the existence of tne ''Press.'* There were giants in the land in the days when ine Press " was established, and the pursuit of journalism was among thc activities that engaged their minds. Great intellects presided over the birth of "The Press," and nourished it during the can> days of its career. A distinct literary finish marked its pages, and originality of thought, clearness of vision, and soundness ot judgment, were stamped upon the articles it published. Ana v has well maintained throughout its career thc high reputation which was won for it by the men of culture and distinction whose writings graced its columns when it was first launched, a modest barK, upon thc sea of colonial enterprise. The traditions of the past have been faithfully preserved by successive conductors of 1 heiress. Tlie calm statcmanship, and the responsible journalism, which acts as a steadying force in times of crisis, have ever been characteristic of it. It has exercised a healthy and wholesome influence in matters imperial, colonial, and local, and controlled as it has been, with insight and knowledge, it has deservedly gamed a high _place in the journalism of Australasia. May its success m the luturc be even richer than that which it has achieved m the past.

Mr. MARK COHEN, Editor of thc Evening Star, Dunedin— ■„_„,* n { Please accept my hearty congratulations on the attainment 01 " Thc Press' " Jubilee. The fact is donbly pleasant to mc. first, because for a time I had the good fortune to be your representative in the Press Gallery of the House of Representatives, and so became intimately associated with that prince of working journalists, Mr. 1 .C Veel and his confreres of the literary staff of that day. in the next, your genial manager, Mr. Selig, and I have run our careers almost ride by side from boyhood, and we have taken part in many a hard-fought campaign in which " The Press " made its influence felt Apart from my desire to pay tribute to yourself, my dear Mr Editor, and my old friend who shapes the destinies of the "Weekly Press" with whom, for several years, I was also.closely associated, may I be permitted to say, in all sincerity, that the " Christchurch Press " rightly counts for itself a first place among the newspapers of this Dominion for the fearless manner in which it discusses public issues, and for the great enterprise it-has always shown in its management. And as one who has travelled not a little of late years, may I also be allowed to say that I frequently met thc " Weekly Press " in my journeyings, and that it was everywhere acknowledged to be creditable alike to the intellectual as to the artistic side of Now Zealand life, challenging, as it does, most successfully similar productions in older lands. The influence 01 " Tlie Press" in every movement for the advancement 01 tne social life of Christchurch, and for the betterment of the condition of thc people of this Dominion, has always been powerfully used and appreciably felt. Long may you, sir, be spared to exercise that influence for the material benefit of your fine paper, and lor bringing joy and happiness, as well as mental recreation, into toe homes and lives of colonists in every part of New Zealand, with whom " The Press " has long been a household word.

MR WALTER T SCOTT, Editor of the " East Coast Guardian "— MX. WALiLK J. ilee celebtat ions on the 25th of this month recall the splendid record that has been achieved by " The Press " during the fifty years of its progress, and of its influence on the thought and the history of New Zealand. Since its establishment on May -> sth IS6I its steady growth has fully kept pace with the times, and ,'' '..'■ iti columns have ably expressed leading opinion during the various * " stages of the Dominion's history. . j With its policy—the freehold system of land tenure, extension ot educational facilities, the maintenance and cementation of the ' bonds of Empire, pro-labour but anti-socialism-r-rl heartily concur, as I firmly believe that such a policy is essential to the best conditions for all classes. . .... I congratulate you and your staff, not merely on the celebration of thc Jubilee of " The Press," but also on the high literary standard that you have placed before the journalistic world, particularly by means of your leading articles, special articles, and letters from your special correspondents in various parts of thc globe. I am more especially pleased with the striking progress of "The Press." because " The City of the Plains " is my birthplace. As a bona fide Christchurch journalist, I extend my most cordial congratulations on your Jubilee celebration, and wish "Thc Press every prosperity in the future.

MR. LA. SHAND, Editor of the " Thames Star"— ": . J Allow mc to tender to the Christchurch Press Proprietary, to yourself, and able staff, my sincere congratulations on the Jubilee of the paper. lam only giving you and yours bare credit when I say that " The Press " has made, and is making, its influence felt '' throughout thc. Dominion, and has achieved a reputation, not confined to our shores, for undoubted literary merit and artistic worth. In all that makes for high-class journalism " The Press," under your able guidance, has sought to lead ; and fifty years hence those connected with the paper may well speak with pride of thc ' journalistic pioneers, who so ably and bravely paved thd-way to success. Accept my best wishes to yourself and staff.

MR A E. COPPING, Editor of the "Stratford Evening Post,*— To our big brother —'* The Press '* —affectionate greetings on-this great Jubilee. Fifty years of grand work lies behind you. ,/ ■ To those of us who have, in the days gone by, stood shoulder to shoulder with you of the staff in the strenuous work of making a great daily newspap.r, " Tlie Press" stands out as the biggest, the brightest, and the best of New Zealand's journals: if there are better we know them not. May the next fifty years be infinitely bigger, brighter, and better for you, is the sincere wish of an old ' comrade —one of the minnows.

" TARANAKI HERALD " New Plymouth— . - Please accept " Taranaki Herald's heartiest congratulations on your Jubilee. May you go on prospering and enlightening.

MR. TOM L. MILLS, Editor " Feilding Star," Feilding— Such an unusual incident in the history of newspapers in New Zealand as the jubilee of one of our journals—it goes without saying that a paper which has reached fifty years of publication is one of our great papers—is an happening that should not go by without an extension of fraternal greetings and. hands across the Straits. Mr. Pirani joins mc in extending to .-ourself as Editor, to Mr. Selig as Manager, to the men behind the management, the enterprising Directors, to the writers, thc operators, and the readers of " The Press," our heartiest congratulations. May " The Press " go right on to that day when writers cease from worrying and readers are at rest. ""

MR W A. PARKINSON, Editor and Proprietor " Hawera Star," Hawera— Accept congratulations on thc attainment of its Jubilee by " The Press." Qne is pardonably proud of Dominion newspapers as a whole, and hopes that " The Press " will long hold its .place in the front rank.

MR. A. L. MUIR, Editor " Poverty Bay Herald,"-Gisborne— Congratulations on your Jubilee. The provincial Press regards your journal in the highest esteem, for the lofty standards set in its cultured articles, and excellently maintained collection and arrangement of news.

MR \RCH McNICOL. Managing-Editor " Dannevirke Evening News." Dannevirke— It may not be altogether presumptuous for a journalistic juvenile to' tender its congratulations to a newspaper of the age and recognised influence of the " Christchurch Press." Looked at from the swaddling clothes of an eighteen-month old infancy the " Christchurch Press " looms very big indeed. That in fifty years " Thc Press " should have won its honoured place in New Zealand journalism has been due to the fact that noble endeavour has been with it from the beginning. May I, sir. as Editor of quite the youngest New Zealand daily, offer sincere congratulations to the Editor of one of the oldest' and most esteemed. The Jubilee of " The Press "is an inspiration to all engaged in newspaper work.

MESSRS. NASH AND COOMBE, Proprietors " Manawatu Evening Standard," Palmerston North— opportur _ ity of congratulating " The Press " on attaining its Jubilee, the celebration of which is an important event in newspaper work in the Dominion. " The Prcsi " is recognised as one of the Dominion's most mfluentia journals, and the position it holds to-day is undoubtedly due to the ability that has been displayed in copductmg the journal. Christchurch is fortunate in possessing high-class daily newspapers to leap public opinion. We wish "The Press" a continuance of thc prosperity it has so long enjoyed.

vm p w RnTWrnsr \_na_ne-Editor " Wairarapa Daily Times." Masterton— MR. R. W ROBSON Mana^gh^i at on instant .. PfCSS » willcele _ . brate its Jubilee, and in connection with this auspicious occasion I desire to tender you my hearty congratulattons. .our paper has • now enjoyed fifty years of unvarying prosperity and. by careful rn^gcSnlbyt^ and invariably fair criticism, and by the brightness and high literary,

quality of. its news columns, it has won a prominent place among leading newspapers, and the respect and confidence of the large world of readers and the little world of journalists. I trust that " The Press " will cc)ebrate many more Jubilees under similarly happy circumstances.

MR \RTHURH. VILE, Editor of the " Wairarapa Age," Masterton—Permit mc to join in the felicitations which arc being extended yon upon thc accomplishment of the Jubilee of a journal which has played a conspicuous part for many years in the moulding of public opinion, and in thc advancement of those institutions which make for the progress, prosperity and contentment of the pecple. May " The Press " and its able staff flourish as the green bay tree. May it long be spared to apply its lubrication to the wheel. of industry- and public opinion, that thc conditions of life may.rua thc smoother.

MR. T. ROYDHOUSE, Editor of the •' Daily News." Carterton— May "Thc Press" long maintain the honourable position it has won among the journals of the Dominion.

MR. ROY P. FURNESS. Editor of thc " Marlborough Express, Blenheim— ■ Permit mc. on the occasion of the Jubilee of Thc Press, to offer yon and thc management my hearty congratulations on this important event in thc history of the first daily newspaper published in the Province of Canterbury. The rapid growth of Ihe Press from a small weekly paper to its present dimensions is a matter upon which both the proprietary and the people of Canterbury may fairly be congratulated, and it is pleasing to know that the enterprise and foresight of the former have been fully acknowledged by thc latter. . , ... • _ .• . Of the standing of " The Press " from a literary point of view, it is unnecessary for mc to speak. It is recognised both by journalists, and thc reading'.pnblic as one of the leading dailies of the Dominion, and this grand position will, I feci sure, be maintained. Personally, sir, I have a very high regard for The Press, and desire to 'extend mv best wishes for its future prosperity.

MR. HASTINGS BRADDELL, Editor of the Colonist, Nelson— p. ease ac cept mv warm congratulations upon the attainment by "The Press" of Us Jubilee. The occasion is a notable one, and the satisfaction you must derive from the circumstances in which it is celebrated, will be shared by all who value a newspaper preS promptTby high ideals and loyal to thc best traditions of British journalism. THE EDITOR " Hokitika Guardian," Hokitika— Felicitations on your Jubilee, and thc robust appearance of your publications. They are monuments of the wonderful progress made m so brief a span, and ensure a greater future.

MR. W. F . ALEXANDER, Editor of the" limaru Herald Timwn— „ Hearty congratulations on the Jubilee of The 1 rcss. .May it long continue without fear, and without reproach, and may its prosperity increase.

MR. vv T TONES, Editor of thc *' Southland News," Invercargill— __ •__ j. ju-M-b, _, s . nccrc congratu .a..on S on the occasion. of your newspaper's Jubilee. You will, no doubt, have the same feefinS of gSication as those which possessed us when we passed toe fifty-year mark three months ago. I have always considered • ; 'The Press " one of the most conscientious and ab y conducted in the Dominion, and equal-first for-New Zealand in fl if treneral merit from the reader's point of view. It is one oi tne „w? exposition newspapers, and occupies, in that small company, the sSwhatunkiuc position of being a consistently fair fighter and hoTouramc opponent. I hope "The Press " may long prosper S be S cSmple of enterprising and wholesome journalism.

MR S SAUNDERS Editor of the "Lyttelton Times," ChnstchurchMR S. wi ._ a . iow mo , to . dn . n tho;congratlllatloM which will be showered upon you and your coHcaguca-to-day. \n elder brother can appreciate better than anyomv else the efforts and achievements of his .untor-particularly if, he has had his littlo differences with the youngster-nnd I can say without reservation that I have tho warmest admiration for what "The Press" has done under your able guidance, and that I esteem it a privilege to havo been associated with you, even if it has been no moro closely ■ than as your friend "the enemy," in doing our best for New Zealand journalism. My best-wishes to you all and to your admirable paper.

NORTHERN ADVOCATE," Whangarei— ■ The editor and staff of tho "Northern Advocate, Whangarei, ooinFatulate "The Press" Company on the Jubileo of the publication of "The Press," tho fairest- aud most impartial paper in the Dominion.

"WAIHI TELEGRAPH," Waihi— Congratulations on your Jubilee. Hope tho.proßeut high standard' will always be maintained.

WAIKATO TIMES," Hamilton— ' ~,"_• - , "*i_ Heartiest congratulations and cordial greetings-on tlie occasion of the Jubilee of "The Press." . ' ' .

"WAIKATO INDEPENDENT," Hamilton— t Accept congratulations on attaining your Jubileo and thc proud position that your paper occupies among the journals of the Dominion to-day. Nothing adds so .much '"■''■ to the glory of a country as a freo and independent Press. In this connection, your paper,' over a long period, has exerted an influence for good and enlightenment over the masß with whom it has como in contact.

"ROTORUA TIMES"— . , Congratulations on Jubilee, especially on so worthily maintaining the high ideals of the brilliant, public-spirited journalists who laid the foundations of the present cnviablo • position.

"ROTOR'UA CHRONICLE"— Congratulations on the attainment of the Jubilee of "The Press." Trust thc paper may. continue to prosper and. advocate in future, as in tho past, justice to all. . i ,_ "KAIKOURA STAR"— ;"- \ "■'j Warm felicitations to "Tho Press" on attaining its'; $* Jubileo. May it havo many more, and ever continue .the' %s high journalistic standard it has followed. ' ' Z. '

"SOUTHLAND TIMES," Invercargill— ■ - ' f - ._'■ Permit mc to offer you congratulations on tho attain-. > ' • nient of your Jubilee, and to express the ■ hope. that tho • . - next fifty years will bring to "Tho Press" an equal measure . .-. of success and distinction with that which. has marked 1 '" 1 ~ .'- its first half-century. "Tho Press" has' attained a-'high ;Imposition among colonial newspapers, and its conduct has. . been marked always by courage and integrity on tho '."" editorial sido, as well as by enterprise and ability on thc business side. It has been the good fortune of ."The Press" to number among its editors and contributors men of forcible personality. As high in character as in literary attain-' . ments, such men invariably set a standard it is not easy."'.- '-, to maintain; but it. appears to mc that "The Press" has ' ■ at all times been worthy of its most honourablo traditions..-' . It is the highest compliment to those who control "Thop;* '_ Press," as it attains its fiftieth' year, to say = that the,»-, newspaper to-day is worthy of the men who laid the foun'da-t -; tion of its reputation two scoro and ten years ago. * ' '. *

MR C. L. NEWNHAM, Editor "Post," Timaru— ; Hearty congratulations. Your success is tho reward of , enterprise.