SEASON'S GOOD WISHES

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2961, 27 December 1916, Page 4

SEASON'S GOOD WISHES

MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS. His Excellency the GovcrnorTias sent, tlio following message to Sir Douglas Haigj Commander-in-Chief of the British Army:— "I desire to associate myself with tbo Government and people of Now Zealand in sending you and all under your command our best •. wishes for Christmas and New Year." His Excellency the Governor has received the following cablegram from Sir Douglas Haig:— "All ranks under my command unito with me in heartiest good wishes to the Dominion of New Zealand for Christmas and New "J: ear." TO MR. LLOYD GEORGE. Under date December 22, His Excellency the Governor dispatched the following cablegram to the Secretary of State for the Colonies "I desire to associate myself with my Acting-Prime Minister in sending the following message to the Imperial Prime Minister: 'New Zealand congratulates you on taking up the most responsible position of Prime Minister. We thank you for your inspiring message, and I can assure you that the people of New Zealand are very grateful for the recognition of their contribution to the common cause, and will stand firm in their determination to continue their efforts till final victory iB won.' , "(Signed) LIVERPOOL." FROM THE PHILOMEL. , The Hon. J. Allen (Acting-Prime Minister) has received the following telegram from Captain Hall Thompson, of H.M.S. Philomel: — ' 'Thanks for Christmas telegram. All well. Reciprocate good wishes. Will remember 8 a.m. (Christmas Day). Please send following telegram to Godley'Thanks for telegram, New Zealand Naval Forces , reciprocate good wishes. Proud to bo associated with your command. They also have not been to New Zealand since we left to- • gether. Are doing; their best to the cause in various parts of world.' "