"EARTHLY PARADISE”

Stratford Evening Post, Volume III, Issue 348, 1 May 1935, Page 5

"EARTHLY PARADISE”

LORD BLEDISLOE’S TRIBUTE

WARM PRAISE FOR THE DOMINION AND ITS PEOPLE

Press Association —Copyright London, April 30,

“Mr. R. J. Seddon described New Zealand as God’s own country; I call it man’s earthly paradise,” writes Lord Bledisloe in the Times, supporting General Sir lan Hamilton’s suggestion that New Zealand is one of the best places in the Empire to bring up a healthy, happy family. “Apart from its scenic loveliness, incomparable climate, fertile soils and excellent sport, it is pre-eminently peopled by nature’s gentlefolk,” Lord Bledisloe adds. “Nowhere in the world, considering all classes and both races, is the standard of education, refinement and culture higher or the people more warmhearted, hospitable and lovable.”