A PRESENTATION

Hokitika Guardian, 9 November 1920, Page 1

A PRESENTATION

.MADE TO MB MASSEY

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•WELLINGTON, Nov. 9. .Members of the Reform Party in

Piuliaihent inet hist evening and presented an illuminated address to t!ie Prime Minister'. In making the presentation, Sir Wm Herries referred to Air Massey’s qualities as a Party

Leader, and as head of the Governments Ah- Massey liad also done excellent work at.the Peace Conference.

In reply, Mr Massey said it was the party’s loyalty to hiih that'enabled him; td retain the position lie held. Tpe Party hail achieved success and obtained goiid results, because it had hot sdfcght its owii aggrandisement but htid clohe wliat ivas right iii-tlre interests of the country. lie had been proud to ft-present Netf Zealand at the great Conferences iri the Old World; and one coiiid hot pass -through those experiences without a hider knowledge and bptter^rip'of Imperial affairs, lie was piOlised liis work was appte-

ciated. . r 1( . . n t Tlie. address, which was framed ; in New Zealand wo'dds; expresses /hearty j congrkthlatiofts off the victory at. the J 1919 and shys Mr MfisSey showed high courage and determination in the years following; 1903,^ when, with a iiandfhiybf fpilowerg, lie led what looked like a forlorn Hope. A tribute is paid to his ajid tireless energy and courage; and \york as head of the National Gbvern-

ment. . ... j,- , • The address,, which hears forty-one signatures, concludes with an assuiance of confidence and loyalty.