PRESENTATION TO MR, E. NEWMAN.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1303, 5 December 1911, Page 6

PRESENTATION TO MR, E. NEWMAN.

A FOXTON TEISUTK. (lij TolecraoU.-Prcss Association 1 Foxton, December 4. A valedictory social was tendered to Mr. Edward Newman, lato sitting member for Maiuiwatu, by Foxton citizens in tho Town Jiali tnis evening. 'Hie 1 unction was held under tli«, auspices of the Morough Council, and was of a nonpolitical nature. The Mayor (Mr. Stiles) presided, und the meeting was representative of all shades of political opinion. In proposing tho health ot (ho lato member tho Mayor said tho coune.il and citizens regretted that the constitution of tho boundaries had robbed Foxton oi Mr. Newman's services ,-.s member. They could not let the opportunity pass without recognisini; Mr. Newmans sterling worth. He was confident that had Mr. Newman stood as member of a district in which Foxton was included he would have been returned by a larijo majority Ho was ail ideal member, and hi: speeches, as reported in "Hansard," gave ovidencu of his sterling worth and ability. lie was satisfied that if the Reform party were returned to power Mr. New man would be a certainty for a portfolio and he would make an ideal >1 inister. Although lie was not a strong party man nml did not cringe to gain support, Ml. Sfilos paid a tribute to the attention given bv Mr. Newman to all matters appertaining U> the welfare of Foxton, including the Harbour Hoard, closer settlement, public buildings, and local reserves. Mr. Newman lnd won the confidcneo ami esteem of the public, and would always be held in the highest esteem. Mr. Hennes.'V 'chairman of the Harbour Board), amt Councillors Gibbs and ,1. Hornblow endorsed the Mayor's remarks. Tho Mayor, on behalf of the townsneople, presented their guest with a travelling rug. Mr. Newman suitably and feelingly replied, after which ho was accorded lliree hearty cheers. The meeting was unanimous in wishing Mt. Newmail saicos at the forthcoming election.