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Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1925, Page 2

Many notable tributes are being accorded the memory ol the late L\ • K. Massey, indicating how universal was the knowledge of the mail and his worth, llis death is indeed a national event. It is lilting therefore that representatives ol alt ( lasses should gather at Wellington for the funeral tomorrow. I.ocal bodies are sending their representatives from all quarters, indicating that the obsequies to-morrow will lie essentially national in its tribute. The occasion recalls the demise ol the late .Mr Kctldnu. when Now /calami was moved .similarly. They were both

great- men in the truest sense, lot despite honors and privileges available) for the asking, they remained essentially of the people, democrats. I here is another coincidence, iti that while Mr s'c hlim died on Sunday. June 10th., .Mr Mas-cy died on Sunday. May Kith., so that the anniversaries of their passing will come always may to mind. Mr Sedduti was missed greatly at his pa-s----ing, and Mr Massey "ill he missed equally, for in each install, e there will he a blank very difficult to iill. But ill e a h install: e lla-re is a wonderful record of duty well and faithfully done and of a noble sacrifice not lor self.

hot for country. I hese are monuments which will It ’ vr r be cth:ee,l while memory lasts. I'< r all the world knows that the names ol Sodden and Massey are inseparable I rum New Zealand, a email count rv in iti-eli. hut one which under their guidance gained notice ami recognition from the lour corners of the earth.