CITY'S WELCOME

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22975, 1 March 1938, Page 13

CITY'S WELCOME

town hall filled prime minister joins ARCHBISHOP'S PRAISE TRIBES TO DOMINION The greatest possible enthusiasm i 1 +hfl civic reception to His txthe Apostolic Delegate, the vr f Rev J. Panico, and the visiting bte r in the Town Hall at noon yesP r l ' iu connection with the Catholic teI nte iiarv celebrations. The hall had £ beautifully decorated with l owers, ' fenery and long blue-and-gold ban- * s bearing ancient religious emblems, f erv seat except a low ... the top fl.lerv was occupied, and the dignifies'were greeted with applause and cheers as they Entered in procession. The Mnvor, Sir Ernest Davis, pre•jded, 'laving on his right the Apostolic pelfcato on his lel< L thG . P ?. m6 Minister, Mr. Savage. Ihe visiting archbishops were accommodated with seats in the front row, and also upon 'the platform were Lady Davis, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, the Hon. H. G. r Mason and members of both Houses 0 f Parliament. Tho Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. A. Hamilton, and Jlr. Justice o'Regan were present in the audience. Historic Commemoration In welcoming the Apostolic Delegate ,nd all his vjsiting colleagues, and offering them felicitations upon the centenary, the Mayor said the citizens 0 f Auckland greeted them, not only as distinguished participants in tho celebrations, but also as leaders of religious thought and ambassadors of amit.y and goodwill. The centenary must be recognised by all as a momentous event in the annals of national progress, and Catholics' feelings of joy and pride were supplemented by congratulations upon 100 years of endeavour in the Dominion. Catholic energy had travelled side by iside with the development of New Zealand and had been closely associated H-ith the aspirations of the pioneers to whom the present-day community owed its existence, Sir Ernest continued. The Church's charitable works stood as a living memorial and a constant, practical expression of gratitude for the blessings the past had bestowed. Prime Minister's Greetings

"I count it a great privilege to be among you to-day, assisting His Worship the Mayor in extending the right liand of friendship to the Apostolic Delegate and the dignitaries who have come from for and near for the Catholic Centenary," said the Prime Minister, who was most warmly received. "I assure them that they are among a friendly people.'' I was not always a Xetr Zealander. Just over -30 years ago 1 came to this country; 1 was a stranger and they me in. (Applause and laughter.) "I am sure that His Excellency and the dignitaries will find the utmost cordiality among a friendly people, and I hope that in their comparatively short stay here they will have an opportunity to see something of the country, of what we are trying to do in Xew Zealand, and whether they are all mistakes that we are making or after all some may be right." .... Thanks for Mayor's Help Uishop Li?ton expressed has sincere gratitude to t£fe Mayor for his ready help and co-operation through the months of preparation for the centenary. Sir Ernest, he said, had been their "first and best friend," and many thanks were also due for the aid of the Town Hall staff. The bishop added that the present truly magnificent demonstration of /affection and welcome made him proud of his native Jiind and of Auckland, lhe people of Xew Zealand had entered into a rich inheritance and were rising to their opportunities. It was the duty of their leaders to mould the nation into one which honoured God and served its fellow-men. Archbishop Returns Thanks "This civic reception opens at a touch your door of. welcome to me, and as your grateful guest I, oJfer the sincerest expression of my thanks to vou, my rteous hosts of Auckland." said Archbishop Panico, who was greeted Jitn loud applause and cheers when x IO fP }° re Pl. v - After referring to Zealand's U J ell-known hospitality, flhieh, he said, was redolent of the tlimate and beauty of the Dominion, "is Excellency remarked that her economic, civil and social progress stimulated the interest and attention oi au observer. ... This advancement," he continued, is a laudable thing in a people, and, as I have had occasion to say and ill always repeat, it can be secured nil maintained only bv harmony and otlaboration between the two authori- ? £ the life of man on jarth the Church and State. This civic etion in which we are the principals J?. amply illustrates the amity nich should exist between the spiritual « temporal powers lor the common weal.

Catholic Citizenship Us adherents faithful to the laws of «Hi'l fo ! low »- then, that her children v f , " e U°°d and loyal citizens of the 11 which claims., their loyalty and ? lance > f° r every Catholic, in order g°°d Catholic, must at the nn'iV o ta a-gpod citizen. The State, i S in order to be worthy of nito ,v ' ts subjects, lias its defidiiff abilities to inspire and con..government upon the prin- „' ~s .Just'ce and liberty, in accord(lnirn k xt "L cardinal principle laid 'Ron I x ? Divine Teacher Himself: ('•>«. • Caesar the tilings that are fl re GVl'. a,n,t ' t0 H ' t ' lc things that . aiu happy to say that these hoi>es rr ,.,|; ln \ rt 'gard have been already Sl a.lded the Archbishop, "and tilo fi I , ' ca! '''ig acknowledgment I ' e () P port unity of expressing mr !' 0I ( ' u ' spirit of freedom croV/l K l le wlll( '' 1 ai'h'd the natini' i Church in this young shim a w 'hich may well serve as a trioi . cxa , m p]e to rnanv other countr,es. (Applause.) Upholding Tiaditions ihol" -! rie,l '". v admiration I applaud TW e raco this young Dominion. ti n worthily upholding the tradit'riiln • xt '"«'efaf liers, and their di'Vfii'J" ' ' )as t is manifested by their nhift. rn ?"t of the primary products slrptilu °"J'' over !„• a nation's a security. You have your Hint;' 6 a .."" s aM( I ideals for the pro- £ 011 , 0t the " ivil ''"lt..re and wellCh*&- yo,,r and I prn.v that aliva,. 13 ' 1 standards may. as hitherto, 1 nation"' <>rn y °" r (,mviml ,nsm:h ;,s raui biiiho ' } P™'"' n.lded a graceful avin* " C ®» CO Zcjrtnnd'H "dauntless Ikiir>: • X ' . ai,( ' to the successes of the Emni» IC "r< s "thletes at the Olympic and felt tlf V :UI ' OS - '"I renew my heartantl l 8 ' J ol ' your greetings of hand '■rptiiiJr 8 t rt " ' concluded, "and in fritii • cxr>ross the wish which 1 'Alttrol Iri c ! Ir,0 t's words May the in v . Happiness' remain with you 'st • °i{" youth and in your age thf. il 'S the weak and inspiring Zealand?!'" ' Ma,V <God tlefcnd Ne,v chJlt conclutlerl with three tlip'v y? r the Apostolic Delegate and National Anthem.