Congratulations To “The Press”

Press, Volume C, Issue 29524, 27 May 1961, Page 10

Congratulations To “The Press”

A flood of letters from business associates, former employees, local bodies, individual readers, and other newspapers reached "The Press” yesterday. AU congratulated the newspaper on attaining its centenary and expressed good wishes for continued success. Among the messages was one from the Bishop of Christchurch (the Rt. Rev. A. K. Warren), who. after thanking the paper “for all it has been and what it has done for the communitv” for the last 100 years, said: “On behalf of the Diocese 1 send you our cordial congratulations and good wishes as you start the one-hundred-apd-first year of publication.”

Extracts from messages are: New Zealand Newspapers. Ltd.—“ Such an occasion calls for recognition of the many years of useful service given to the community by your journal, which has an established place in the newspaper history of the British Commonwealth. It has at all times been true to the faith of its founders and has consistently maintirined the principles of good journalism: it has not been afraid to support the unpopular cause which it believed to be right: and it has always shown a deeo sense of responsibility in matters affecting the public welfare.” Mr Oliver Duff, a former editor.— " Ever, in older countries not many newspapers live for 100 years. To have done so without lowering its standards, so that ‘The Press' enters its second century with its flag flying as high as ever—appreciably higher than newspaper flags usually fly—is a remarkable performance in a country so young as ours, and a great tribute to owners, directors and staff." Mr R. V. White, a former manager of the company.— "Congratulations to the company on having achieved 100 years of continued publication."

Mr E. G. Kerr, managingdirector of the “Timaru Herald."—•“ The Press’ has been and is a good newspaper. It has tradition and it has ideals and it has high standards; conservative, maybe. but not opposed to change if the change is for the better." Group Captain S. G. Quill. Commanding Officer. R.N.Z.A.F. station. Wigram.— “The commanding Officer, officers and airmen of the R.N.Z.A.F. station. Wigram extend their heartiest congratulations on the celebration of 100 years of service to the public.” Linwood High School.— "The headmaster, staff and pupils of Linwood High School convey congratulations. We believe ‘The Press' has achieved a standard equal to the best in the world, and wish it every success in the second century.” Australia and New Zealand Bank. Ltd.—” ‘The Press' lias thoroughly earned its fine reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading newspapers, and we are most confident it will always so remain." Mr A. B. Grant, workers' representative on the Court of Arbitration.— " Congratulations to 'The Press’ on achieving its hundredth birthday whilst

: still maintaining the highest standards of journalism “ Mr E. N. Wilkinson, chair man of the New Zealand i Press Association. “Con- ■ gratulations on centenary and . best wishes for the future • Lang may your lum reek." Mr J. L. Hay, chairman of • directors of Hay's, Ltd.— ’ "Throughout its long history ’ 'The Press' has upheld the ' highest tradition of journal - 1 ism. a tradition which is ! being worthily maintained to- ■ day by those whose respon- : sibility is to report and inter- ' pret to the public the great • issues involved in a changing world. Your centennial sup- . plement is a magnificent . effort." J. I-amb and Son, Ltd.— ’ ''As one of the oldest sub- ’ scribers and advertisers, wc thank the staff for the unfailing courtesy extended to ■ us during the last 90 years " Mr N. Webber, manager, ''Marlborough Express."— “You have produced an issue ' unsurpassed in New Zealand and more than the equal of , most I have seen overseas. Mr R. H. Bailantyne. man-aging-director of J. BallanI tyne and Company, Ltd.— "Many happy returns. To have taken a great pan in moulding public opinion ’ along sound lines over such a . long period must be a satis- ’ fying achievement." Morrison and Morrison Ltd.— “ One hundred years of continuous publication is a 1 wonderful achievement, end - during this long period ‘Tin Press’ has played a moat im- , portant role in the life of this community.” Canterbury Education Board.— “Congratulation.’ on ' the attainment of the hun--1 dredth year of service and thanks for the excellent service gxven to education ove: ' such a long period." Canterbury - Westland branch of the Printing Tradrs Cnlon.— "Congratulations and best wishes for your centen- , nial celebrations." Other greetings and congratulations have been received from the following:— Newspapers. “Wairarapa

■ oia a . <« pa Tirnes-Age.” "Timaru Herald.' "Hokitikia Guardian,” "Waimate Daily Advertiser.” “Bay of Plenty Times,” "Greymouth Evening Star." Business' Associates.— J Ingks Wright. Ltd.. Bcath and Company, Ltd.. D.1.C., Ltd Carlton . Carruthers, Du Chateau. Ltd., T. S. Wilson and Gollin. Ltd., Bowatet Paper Company (N.Z.), Ltd.. Gollin and Company. Ltd , Alex Cownn and Sons (N.Z / Ltd.. Calder Mackay Company, Ltd., Goss and Company. Ltd. (Lancashire). J. Hott. Ltd. Individuals.— Mr J. H. E. Schroder, a former associate editor and now Director of Broadcasting. Mr J. A. McInroe (Warkworth), Mrs Elsie Locke. Mr R. Davis, Mr S. J Bryant 'Blenheim'. Mr S. Lritch (Masterton’. Messrs L. Hayston. Paul Pascoe. Charles H. Clibborn and T. A Adams (Sheffield).