DEPARTED LEADERS

Hokitika Guardian, 8 December 1930, Page 8

DEPARTED LEADERS

A CANADIAN TRIBUTE.. WELLINGTON, December 5, “In memory of. an honoured, friend and fellow-citizen of the Empire,” a wreath was laid on the tomb of Mr Massey this morning by Mr T. M. Henderson, of Vancouver, 13. C., a retired wholesale drug merchant, who, is making his third visit to Now Zealand in the interests of his health. The wreath was deposited on behalf of the Canadian Club of Vancouver, of which Mr Henderson is a member. It is also intended that a similar wreath shall be placed on the grave of Sir Joseph Ward at the earliest opportunity. Mr Massey was entertained by the Canadian Club when lie was passing through Canada. “Not only are we honouring the memory of these two statesmen in sending wreaths,” said Mr Henderson, “but we hope that it may be regarded a s a friendly gesture between sister Dominions, and will help to strengthen further the bonds of Empire.” Mr Henderson was accompanied on bis mission by Mr A. W. Mulligan, representing the Prime Minister, Mr G. P. Newton, Under-Secretary of Internal Affairs, Mr P. J. Kelliher, Assistant Under-Secretary for Internal Affairs, and the Lev. David Oalder. The wreath was placed on the tomb in silence by Mr Henderson, while the others stood around with bowed heads. After the ceremony the party descended into the mausoleum and the wm was deposited near the casket.