CASUAL CONVERSATIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 13 November 1928, Page 5

CASUAL CONVERSATIONS

(BY WIIiELESS TELEPHONE.)

Sir-Joseph G. Ward : Hullo, Westlaud. How o-oes the fight? Westland: Glad to hear your cheery voice, Sir Joseph. All well here. Tom Seddon is safe. Sir J. G. W.: Pleased with the g'ood news. Tom lias done Westland credit always. He is one of the most reliable men in Parliament. lake his Dad, his word is liis bond. Cheerio. Westland: Good luck, Sir Joseph, pleased you are on deck , ag’ain.

Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates: Westland are you there? Pight-oh. Just a reminder to do the right tiling- by Tom Seddon to-morrow. Westland: Thanks, Mr Coates. Seddon always speaks well of you, and we are grateful for what your Government has done for the district. Rt. Hon. J. G. C.: Oh, about that Great South Road. Well, the opening- of that route will make the Coast. It will assure the future for tlie district by opening- it up permanently. Westland: Best thanks, Mr Coates. Wish you well. You have fought the good fight and deserve success.

Mr. H. E. Holland : Hullo, there, What’s, wrong with Westland. Why are you giving Labour so bad a spin. Westland: Well, Mr Holland, we have a champion in Tom Seddon —a straight goer who has never failed us. He was born a Liberal and lives a Liberal. Mr TT. E. TI. : Yes, but I promise vou everything in the garden will be lovely if you return Labour. Westland: Nothing doing, Mr Holland. We’re sticking to the bridge that has always carried us over. Seddon will an outstanding per'sonality with us for all time. Sorry, can’t wish you any luck !

Hon. W. Downie Stewart: That vou Westland, very good. Tell all the War Servicemen Seddon and I went to the war together. Sickness held me up at Eu-vpt but Tom carried on and did you credit. Westland: Thanks, Mr Stewart. It’s strange how some folk have short memories about the war and what it meant to fight for the liberty and securitv of our country. Hon. W. D. S.: That’s so, but the Seddon boys did not spare themselves. The three were in the firing line—one fell, another is an invalid. Tom came through with a fine record and deserves well not only of his Digger comrades but of all who realise what lie did to serve bis country and keep the Union Jack fly-

mg. Westland: Again thanking you, Mr Stewart. It’s good to hear such well deserved praise. Westland means to do the right thing- by our soldier Member to-morrow. Rest wishes for your own success.

Air George Forbes; Farmers of Westland, vou should stand to Tom Seddon._ He has been an indefatigable worker on vour behalf. He is an enthusiast about anything and everything for the advancement of farming interests. Westland : Thanks for such a recommendation from Cheviot s member, one who really knows. Air G. F.: Yes, You can always rely on Tom Seddon standing up' for the farmers of New Zealand. Westland: Capital, Mr Iforbes. Oh, by the way, don't worry •about" Air Turley, your Labour opponent. He won t be in the hunt when the numbers go up.

Hon Tv S. Williams: Minister of Public Works speaking, Westland. Here’s a tip for the electors, vote Tom Seddon —an untiring worker m your interests, lie lias carried oIT some big works lor his district, and lie’s so ail able about it—-it’s a pleasure to say “Yes” to him. Westland: Thanks “ Ken.” Was * afraid Tom Seddon had made rather a nuisance of himself, putting through all his modest. requests (excuse the smile please). n 0,,. K. S. W.: Don’t ftpoloß.se. Tom had to work for all he oot and put up a good ease, but he knows the district so well that phase did not trouble him. He is to escort me through South Westlam after Christmas. Westland: Will be delighted welcome you, Sir. Our Member can show you round. Our optimism will not be misplaced on Wednesday.

Air. D. -X- Evans:That you, West land.