THE PERILS OF PUBLICITY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17862, 2 June 1926, Page 1

THE PERILS OF PUBLICITY.

BY

SINBAD.

Why did we send Sir C. J. Parr, that Auckland-politician chap, to represent N.Z. afar—he’s far too open with his trap. Sir Jimmy Allen was a man who, though he set no streams afire, adopted a most cautious plan, which was a thing we should admire. For when a topic came to light, which Maoriland might haggle at. Sir James made answer most polite, “ I don’t know anything of that.” Thus Allen, even when arrived long days of turmoil and of strife, by keeping silence still contrived, to lead a calm and peaceful life. But this example, ’twould appear, too mild for Christopher has been. “ Shall I,” says he, “ while I am here, like Allen meekly blush unseen? Nay, I will make some speeches hot, on every topic that I see, I may be right, I may be not, but still I'll get publicity.”