THE GOVERNORGENERAL

Hokitika Guardian, 3 August 1929, Page 5

THE GOVERNORGENERAL

SYNOD’S APPRECTTAION. (By Telegraph—Press Association). NELSON, August 2. The Nelson Diocesan Synod enthusiastically carried a motion expressing its deep thankfulness to Almighty God that a gentleman wh6 has shown the highest principles of life has lived among us as Governor-General, and begs to convey to his Excellency, Sir Charles Fergusson, and the Lady Alice Fergusson its sincere appreciation of the splendid example maintained by them during their stay in New Zealand. In supporting- the motion, the President said he was not likely to (forget the. remarkable address his Excellency the Governor-General had delivered upon the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of Nelson Cathedral. It was one of the finest utterances he (the President) had ever heard in his life from a man in his (the Governor’s) position. The Governor-General was an elder of the Presbyterian Church at his home in Scotland, and a confirmed member of the Church of England, where he had shown himself to be a devoted, loyal and faithful member. Whilst he (the President) was staying at Government House, family prayers were taken by his Excellency, when lie committed New Zealand and liis own household to the care of the Almighty for that day. Would that this example were followed by all his people.