THE LATE SIR JOSEPH WARD.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4476, 10 July 1930, Page 3

THE LATE SIR JOSEPH WARD.

Wellington, Last Night. In the Legislative Council yesterday a motion of appreciation of the late Sir Joseph Ward’s services and of sympathy to 'the relatives was made ‘by the’Hon."Mr.' Masters and seconded by Sir Francis Bell and the Council adjourned until July 22. ARCHBISHOP'S Eli LOG-lUM.

A! large and representative attendance was present at the requiem mass for Sir Joseph Ward iti the Basilica this morning.

The Prime Minister and members of Cabinet acted as pall bearers. Others present, included the Chief Justice also Judges Blair and Hardman, Major Bathurst and Mr. A. T. Day representing- the GovernorGeneral.

The service, which was most impressive, was conducted by Archbishop O’Shea. The eulogiuni was delivered by Archbishop Redwood, who said that in the death of Sir Joseph Ward the. Dominion had sustained a. very great loss and tin* Church had lost a devoted, earnest and edifying Christian. The Slate had lost a very distinguished and successful Prime Minister and society at large a most generous friend. It was fitting- they should examine the foundation of such a successful career. lie had no hesitation in saying that; thad .foundation was built on faith.

Sir Joseph had been a just, man and surely no greater euloquiin could be paid him than that. He did his duty In God, his country and his fellow men. The example of his life was one that could be profitably followed by all he had left behind. Archbishop Redwood concluded by extending the deep sympathy of the Olmrch to the relatives.

There was a big crowd about the. Basilica when the coffin arrived and remained there during the service. The body now lies-in slate in the Basilica.

THE KING’S SYMPATHY. Wellington, July 9. The following cablegram was received by the Governor-General from his Majesty Ihe King, this morning: “Please express to the family of the late Sir Joseph Ward with what deep regret the Queen and I have heard of his death. We first made Sir Joseph’s acquaintance nearly 29 years ago and wie know how gratefully his long and distinguished services to bis country will be appreciated. Signed—George R. 1. MR. RAMSAY MaefDONALD’S TRIBUTE. The following cablegram was received by his Excellency the Go-vernor-General, Lord Bledisloe, from Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Prime Minister of Great Britain, this morning: “It is with the deepest regrets that I ami my colleagues have learnt of 'the death of Sir Joseph Ward. 1 know how heavy will be tin: loss in New Zealand where 43 years of public life, the leadership of a great party ami the highest political office twice achieved well assures him of a permanent place in ihe annals of his country, nor shall we forget how deep a. debt of gratitude is owed to him for his long arid distinguished record of public service to the Empire and for his wise statesmanship and his unswerving courage both in peace and war. Please convey our profound sympathy to his family anti to the Government and the people of New Zealand and add my personal regret a 1 the loss of an old friend. Signed—lia msay MacDonald.

WELLINGTON’S LA ST TRIBUTE.

Wellington paid its final tribute to Sir Joseph Ward to-day. The 'body lay in state in the main vestibule at Parliament House from leu o’clock until three o’clock and hundreds viewed the catafalque. The cortege' left for the wharf at four o’clock this afternoon from Ihe front steps of Parliament House, and the route was Molesworfh Street along Lambion Quay, VVlillis Street, and Manners Street, as far as the Royal Oak corner, into J envois Quay and to the Ferry Wharf. Thousands watched the cortege.

Leaving by the Maori at 7.45 this evening for Lyttelton, the casket will be placed on the 8.35 express for Invercargill, where it will arrive at 9 p.m. It will be removed to the Basilica there, remaining until the funfcrai at Bluff on Sunday afternoon.