MR. FORBES'S TRIBUTE

Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 106, 7 May 1934, Page 7

MR. FORBES'S TRIBUTE

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) ,' ■/'.-,'.■ ATJCEXAND, May 6. "I am extremely sorry to hear of tha death of Sir Henry::Wigran, for ho was one of the most public-spirited men we have had in Christehurch,' and a man. for whom I have always:had.the highest respect;" said the'iP'rime Minister (the Bt. Hon. G. W. Forbes) when the news of Sir Henry's, death.-was conveyed to him shortly before'ho left for; Wellington this evening^ " • "HI3 work and his very generous gifts, particularly that of tho very fina ground which comprises the "TVigram Aerodrome, Christchurch,- were indicative of the great v interest he always took in Christchurch,; and" its -institutions. He-could'always 'be,relied!,;upoii: to give generoua assistance to,a.inove-< ment for the public, good-that required support. His interest in flying showed his vision and recognition,of theineedi to keep abreast of new movements-. No one in New Zealand had done more toi assist in the development of'air-sense in our people.. Sir Henry-was ;one;of our best citizens, ..and a man-':of'whom Chris.tchurch. and: 3S[ew ha&: every reason to be. proud. His dearth i» a great loss to the community, but htf leaves behind a very fine' - record oi (Cjtizenship.^' " ' -"• r . ."■•