ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE

Greymouth Evening Star, 30 October 1944, Page 2

ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE

MR. ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE LONDON, Oct. 27. Mr. Roosevelt has sent a message to the King on the death of the Ai chbishop of Canterbury (Dr. William Temple). “He was rightly considered to be a good friend of the United States, and his efforts to promote Anglo-American understanding ana cd-operation were unceasing, stated the President. “As an ardent advocate of international co-operation based on Christian principles he exercised a profound influence throughout the world. . . “The American people join me in extending sympathy." His Majesty has replied expressing appreciation of the message. A message of sympathy in the death of the Archbishop of Canterbury has been received from me Russian Orthodox Church. . A quiem mass is to be held m Moscow.

ARCH. AVERILL’S APPRECIATION

HASTINGS, October 30. “The great thing about the life ol Dr. Temple is that he’has laid' me foundations for something well worthwhile in the world, and upon wnicn others can build.” stated Archbishop AVerill, former Primate of New Zealand, this morning, in Hastings when paying a tribute to the late Archbishop of Canterbury. , Archbishop Averill had pleasant associations with Dr. Temple, lor he was'ordained by Dr. Temples lather. “I think Archbishop Temple was a man with a brain as powerful as that ol any man living to-day,' statea Archbishop Averill. “He has made some wonderfdl contributions in so many ways, not only for the welfare of the Church but for the welfare ol the community through the church. It seems tragic that he should be lost now when so many looked forward to his taking a leading place In post-war settlement.”

Archbishop Averill added that Dr. Templfe had not only left behind him his wonderful writings, but a great tradition. He had done more than any other to bring about the close co-op-eration between the various units of the Church. In addition, he was trusted by all the other Churches. They recognised his great ability and. everwillingness to co-operate, and all accepted him as a great leader in social Reconstruction. People of all nationalities had a great confidence and trust in him, and looked to him for great things.