“WANDERING JEW” AND AN ORATOR

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 89, 6 July 1927, Page 13

“WANDERING JEW” AND AN ORATOR

ELOQUENT DR. GOLDSTEIN AUCKLAND ZIONISTS COMPLIMENTED WANDERING Jew in the in- i terests of his people. In these terms Dr. Alexander Goldstein, the Zionist Emissary, referred to himself at the civic reception which Mr. A. J. Entrican, deputy-Mayor, tendered him to-day on behalf of Auckland citizens. Dr. Goldstein* a magnetic personality, more than substantiated his reputation for eloquence. In the course of a fervid appeal for assistance for the Ancient People why had returned to a land regarded as holy by Jew, Christian, and Mohammedan alike, Dr. Goldstein referred to the work of Mr. N. Alfred Nathan and Rabbi Goldstein in the interests of Zionism. ’ They are known far from here,” he said. “Beyond your shores the names of these men are known to students of this great Jewish movement.” The magnificent work of Mrs. David Nathan, who was among the wellknown members of Auckland Jewry present at his welcome, was also commented upon. MRS. DAVID NATHAN Dr. Goldstein’s reference to the “pure gold in the heart of this true Jewish woman,” was the signal for applause. “Among the women of the world who have done so much toward giving our people in Palestine improved sanitation, medical services, and the modern methods of childwelfare treatment, Mrs. David Nathan has raised the name of New Zealand. She has been instrumental in performing a splendid work, and I congratulate Auckland, which though only a small Jewish community, has done so much for the Zionist movement.” Palestine again, he said, ran with milk and honey. Enormous progress had been made in recent years. Patience had had its reward in connection with the trouble, with the Arabs. They now recognised that the advent of the Jew, with his modern methods of cultivation and general enterprise, backed by finance, was in the interests of the country. “Not in vain have we been persecuted; not in vain have we been the oppressed people. The Jews have not suffered in vain.” Mr. Entrican commented upon the important part the Jews of Auckland had played in the development of the city, and instanced the successful mayoralty of the late Sir Arthur Myers. “Zionism is one of the romances of Jewish history,” said Rabbi Goldstein, “if, indeed, it is not the romance of our history.” Mr. N. Alfred Nathan said that he felt sure that, provided Dr. Goldstein was given the necessary co-operation, his mission in New Zealand would be most successful.