The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5, 1941. PROMISING CAREER ENDED

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 4, Issue 176, 5 November 1941, Page 4

The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5, 1941. PROMISING CAREER ENDED

YESTERDAY'S sad news of the passing of Lieut. A. G. Hultquist, M.P., set the seal on a political career which was full of promise and rich in those personal attributes which single a person out as an example to their fellow men. Lieut. Hultquist earned a unique reputation by entering Parliament at an age when most young men are considered far below qualification for such important responsibilities. He was considered 'one of the young colts' of the new party and in order to overcome certain insinuations regarding his youth, he set himself out to definitely prove that he. could carry the job through thoroughly and with credit to himself and his Party. Even his keenest political opponents agree that he gave his utmost in carrying out the onerous nature of the work which fell on his young shoulders as a result of representing one of the largest and most isolated electorates in the Dominion. His actions and enthusiasm showed definitely that he had made up his mind to place himself entirely at the disposal of his electors. In carrying out this high resolve he was meticulous in attending to the slightest request from the humblest of the people he represented. His decision two years ago to enlist, for Active Service overseas raised him still higher in the estimation of those who knew him, and even whilst in the Army he indicated that he could always find time to execute a commission for a friend who had encountered trouble or difficulty. We recall the farewell muster of the men of his Echelon in the Winter Show Hall, and the remarks he made on that occasion, reminding his hearers of their responsibility as citizens of a nation at war, and intimating; at the same time his pride in being associated with so fine a body of men who were sailing with him. From politician to soldiering is a wide step, yet Lieut Hultquist accomplished it. with the same confidence and ability which characterised all his other activities through life. That he never forgot his link with his friends and the people he represented'was borne out by the number of letters which were received by acquaintances in all parts of the Bay. His application to duty, his example as a man and above all his desire to be of service to his fellows make it impossible for the people of the Bay of Plenty to forget the promising young politician and soldier who was their first Labour representative. Of him they will always cherish the kindliest of memories.