The Takahe

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21404, 21 February 1935, Page 12

The Takahe

The initiative that has come from the men who have been engaged on the construction of the Sign of the Takahe, for the completion of the work, must awaken the gratitude and admiration of Christchurch citizens. They have seen the gradual growth of the building, and many must have felt that with the departure of the guiding and inspiring hand of Mr H. G. Ell there was a danger that it would

remain for a long time unfinished. Obviously Mr Ell's inspiration has remained with his pupils and their desire to conclude a task well started no doubt springs from the enthusiasm with which he was able to fire them as well as from their own pride in an artistic achievement. But in order that the work may continue funds must first be found. A correspondent writes to " The Press " to-day making an appeal for this purpose. Citizens to whom appeals for help are of daily occurrence might perhaps feel the mild resentment that a further call upon their generosity is likely to inspire; but it is worth reminding them that in the Sign of the Takahe they will have a permanent memorial of their good works and an asset to the city, the value of which cannot be calculated in pounds, shillings, and pence.