AN IRREPARABLE LOSS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7865, 29 July 1911, Page 6

AN IRREPARABLE LOSS

PROFOUND GRIEF EVERYWHERE. PBESS ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, July 28. Flags waved at half-mast in the city to-day. They wore a visible indication of the city's sorrow at tho passing of the Mayor. Mr T. E. Taylor. Everywhere the sad event was discussed, and there was only tho one opinion—that tho city had sustained a loss -which was irreparable. There is no one who can bo to Christchurch what Mr Taylor was to it. Ready sympathy flowed towards the bereaved wife and family, whose loss is even greater and more poignant than that of the city. This morning messages of sympathy with Mrs Taylor and family, and tributes to tho late Mr Taylor, were received from all parts of the Dominion. People and ’organisations seemed to be affected with tho one feeling of sorrow' that snch an outstanding figure in tho public life of the country had • been so suddenly removed. The following are extracts from some of the telegrams received : FROM THE GOVERNOR. Tho Governor telegraphed to Mrs Taylor as follows: —“Her Excellency and I desire to express our sincere sympathy to yon and your family' in the sad and premature death of your husband.—lslington." FROM OTHERS. ' Hon. J. A. Millar: —" It was with the deepest regret that I. learned of tho death of your dear husband, and I beg to express to yon and your family my heartfelt sympathy in your bereavement. Parliament lias indeed lost by Mr Tay- I lor’s death a member who was gifted!

with exceptional talent and ability, and whose sincerity of purpose was a marked characteristic of his public career." Hon. 1). Buddo:—"Deeply regret to learn of the death of your dear husband. Unselfish throughout his public career, ho spout his life in the public interest. His loyalty and friendship will be a memory to all who knew him. Mra Buddo joins with mo in conveying to you our deepest sympathy in your sad bereavement." Hon. Guo. Jones, iI.L.C. :—"Mr Taylor was universally esteemed for his faithful and distinguished services in the people’s cause." Mr Geo. Witty, M.P.:—" Trust you will find some comfort in tho knowledge that he died working for tlio people." Hon. R._ McKenzie :—"We tender yourself and family our sincere sympathy in your grout loss." Mr W. Nosworthy, M.P.: —"The country can ill afford to lose ono of such untiring energy/’ Mr J. P. Luke, M.P. "Mr Taylor's death makes a serious broach in the bulwark of national righteousness." Messages of condolence were received from almost every member of the House. Mr Richard Hazleton, M.P. (Home Rule delegate):—"Shocked beyond expression af tragic news of the death of your distinguished husband. Wo feci it as a jJCrsonai loss. My colleagues join mc> in offering you our sorrowing sympathy." MAGISTERIAL SYMPATHY When tho Magistrate's Court commenced its sittings this morning, the Magistrate, Mr T. A. 13. Bailey, stated that ho could add nothing to tiro eulogies which had already appeared in tlio papers as to the sterling qualities of tho late Mayor. His death was a very great loss, not only to the city, but to the country as a whole. Mr Taylor had been a man. of many parts and of sterling qualities. Whenever he had put his hand to anyUiing he had not turned back, and Ms steadfastness to his ideals was very marked.' His energy ami industry had been the wonder of everybody. The Into Mr Taylor had been a born fighter, and it would bo some satisfaction. to Ms friends to know that ho had lived and died in harness. His Worship then, adjourned tlio court for half an hour as a tribute of respect to tho late- Mayor’s memory.