New Zealand Times. (PUBLISHED DAILY.) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4850, 7 October 1876, Page 2

New Zealand Times. (PUBLISHED DAILY.) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7.

We publish in another column the proceedings of a meeting held at Mr. Huntek’s room yesterday, and we were very much pleased to find the feeling unanimous that a slight meed of justice should be accorded to a man who has done so much for New Zealand. It is too frequently the custom to support and applaud public men as long as they occupy hi"h positions, and are able to dispense favors; but when they retire and become private citizens, then the Minister loses his friends and his enemies rejoice. This, unfortunately, is the view confirmed by everyday experience, we regard it as most creditable, to the inhabitants of Wellington that they are determined that Sir. Juljus Vogel shall not

be permitted to leave New Zealand without receiving some public demonstration, accompanied, we hope, ,by a substantial testimonial. We trust that the .example set by the residents in Wellington-willj be followed in other parts of the colony; and feel satisfied that the inhabitants of the various large cities will gladly unite in acknowledging the important services rendered 1 to the colony - by-the late Premier. Some discussion took place at the meeting respecting the proper course to be adopted when presenting the testimonial. Some of those present appeared to think a public dinner would bo the best plan; others were in favor of a lunch or breakfast, as being a less costly style of entertainment, and we hope this view will be supported by a majority of the committee, as we think it would be a pity to spend money unnecessarily. The expense of providing the dinner or lunch should be raised by the sale of the tickets, which ought to be fixed at a price which will cover the cost and prevent any encroachment being made on the testimonial fund. In the event of a lunch being decided upon, ladies will have an opportunity of being present, which would make the gathering attractive, and we believe more gratifying to Sir Julius and Lady Vogel. The members of the committee are to meet at Mr. Hunter’s office this evening at 7 o’clock. We hope there will be a full attendance, so that no time may be lost in making the necessary arrangements. We understand that Sir Julius and Lady Vogel will leave on the 19th inst., taking their passage by the San Francisco mail steam packet.