SIR JAMES CARROLL HONOURED.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1183, 11 December 1913, Page 3

SIR JAMES CARROLL HONOURED.

Wellington, Dec. 10

An interesting function took place in Bellamy’s during supper adjournment of the House this evening, Hon. F. M. B. Fisher took occasion to mark the return of Sir James Carroll to health and the House, by. presenting him - with a replica of a Maori war medal, the original of which Sir James had lost some thirty years ago. Mr Fisher also handed to the veteran a certificate entitling him io the military pension. The acceptance of the latter was the signal for general laughter. Mr Fisher emphasised the high esteem is which Sir James was generally held by the members of both sides of the House and the people outside. He dwelt also on Sir James Carroll’s actions during the Hau Hau troubles. Sir James, in a characteristic speech, acknowledged the return of bis companion of earlier days —his war medal —and feelingly referred to his connection With the insurrection days of long ago. He considered he held a record for unbroken service in the House, and he hoped that he would continue to hold the goodwill given expression to that night so long as he remained alive. The gathering concluded with “He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” and cheers for Sir James and Lady Carroll.”