DECEASED LEGISLATORS

Evening Star, Issue 23696, 2 October 1940, Page 3

DECEASED LEGISLATORS

THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TRIBUTES TO MESSRS JULL AND ANSTEY [Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, October 1. An expression of appreciation of his great services to the Dominion, and sincere sympathy with his relatives was voiced by the House of Representatives in connection with the death of Mr A. E. Jull, late member for Waipawa. Moving that a resolution expressing these sentiments be sent to the relatives, Mr Fraser traced Mr Jull’s wide career of service, and said his sudden death had come as a shock to every member of the House. He had been a prominent figure in the local body and national life of the Dominion. He had been a keen debater and an incisive speaker, with a sense of humour which proved invaluable. In politics ho never allowed anyone to be in doubt as to where he stood, and as a political controversialist he was eminently satisfactory. He had been held in the highest respect, both in business and social circles. It was not only his geniality wliich caused him to be loved by those with .whom he came in contact, but also his great kindliness of heart, especially to those in distress, and his really generous hand held out to those who'needed help. Members would regard his loss as personal as well as political. Mr Hamilton seconded the motion, and said they all realised the sense or loss sustained in Mr Jull’s death. Ho could claim a record of service to Hawke’s Bay which could be equalled by few men. Ho had served his country and province to the fullest extent, and in a worthy manner. Although many may not have agreed with what he said, they all enjoyed the manner in which he said it, and they would all have pleasant memories of his sojourn in the House. Others who paid tribute to Mr Jull were Sir A. Ransom, Minister of Labour (Mr Webb), Messrs Poison, Cullen, Tirikatene, Broadfoot, and the Speaker (Mr Barnard). > The motion was carried. A similar motion was also carried in connection with the death of Mr John Anstey, a former member of the Legislative Council and also a member of Parliament. Mr Fraser, moving a motion of appreciation and condolence, said Mr Anstev bad been a member of the Legislative Council from 1907 for seven years, when he won the Waitaki seat in the House, and represented that constituency until 1919. He had been a most determined exponent of the views of bis party, said the Prime Minister, and he had spoken from wide experience. Ho had never hesitated to express appreciation of hard, manual work, and personally, said Mr Fraser, his recollection of Mr Anstey had been a most pleasant one. Ho deeply regretted the passing of a man who had given his best in upbuilding this countrv. Mr Hamilton, in seconding the motion. also paid tribute to Mr Anstey, who, he said, had been a great Englishman, for he had been born in Devon; but he had also been one of the Dominion’s foundation citizens. Messrs Forbes, Webb, Clyde Carr, Kidd, and Burnett also paid tribute to Mr Anstey. The House adjourned at 4.8 p.m. until 2.30 p.m. to-morrow as a mark of respect to Messrs Jull and Anstey.