Sir James Hay
Christchurch people, particularly, will learn with pleasure of the honour conferred by Her Majesty upon Mr J. L. Hay. No resident of Christchurch better exemplifies the ideals of citizenship. He has associated himself with an astonishing variety of public causes in his adoptive city; religious, patriotic, civic, charitable, educational, cultural, and commercial organisations have benefited from his support, and even more from the enthusiasm which he has the knack of inspiring in others. He has brought to k bear on innumerable worthy causes the same intense yet quiet energy
that has built, in an astonishingly short time, the large and progressive business that carries his name. One of the most forwardlooking of our local government administrators, he has combined a liberal approach to civic problems with a rare capacity for removing those problems from the distractions of; party politics. Often. ) because of this, his views have gained substantial endorsement beyond the Citizens’ Association and its supporters. In a democratic age it is right that the Queen should confer titles sparingly; but such outstanding citizenship is eminently fitted for her notice.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29536, 10 June 1961, Page 10
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