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Taranaki Daily News, 29 January 1916, Page 12

Robust in health and full of vigor and good humor (says the. Dominion), Archbishop Cerretti in no way resembles the popular conception of a high dignitary of the Church. He does not lack dignity, but lie carries it with a very easy grace. Indeed, ease is the chief characteristic of the manner of the nan. He has a facile command of the language, is ready and original in his talk of things and doings in the world, and he has an engaging, merry smile and charming manners Ant], above everything, his appearance 'betokens strength alike of mind and body, a really striking personality. Although an Italian, Archbishop Carretti has had long experience of English-speaking peoples, having been for seven years in the Papal Legation at Washington. In the course of a ta,lk with a reporter, lie spoke of many points of resemblance between Australians and Americans, and some differences mostly to the advantage of Australians. But he frankly confessed himself appalled a little at the habit, worse in the Australians than in the Americans, and still worse, he was informed, in the New Zealanders, of making many serious speeches on festive occasions. No doubt he has had rather a trying experience in this regard since his arrival in Australia Icm than a year ago. However, he is frank in his avowal of admiration and liking <or Australia and Australians,