THE GREAT CANADIAN.

Taihape Daily Times, 2 September 1918, Page 4

THE GREAT CANADIAN.

A TRIUMPHANT TOUR. „, The great Canadian orator,, W. D. Bayley, 8.A., of Winnepeg, has fully,;, lived up to his Tiigh reputation, for the , New Zealand Press sing his praises in. superlative—for packed audience* have listended to him nightly, and the newspapers are high in their praises of his wonderfully interesting and informative platform powers. Wanganui . Opera; House was packed long before 8 p.m., the stage and orchestral- well being also overcrowded, and hundreds, * stood throughout the whole address, * which the Wanganui "Herald" described as most interesting and forcible, the huge crowd being gripped to the end. The "Taranaki News" report features the breezy, entertaining side of Bayley, who kept the audience in happy mood with his catchy sty!e and stories fresh and apt. "Loud and prolonged applause," says the "Hawera Star," followed a great speech to a large assemblage in Hawera. At" Feilding Bayley sustained his hlgn reputation, the "Feilding Star," commenting on the big meeting, described Bayley's speech as r <ripplign with good humour, and in appeal irresistible." Bayley's strong and sane labour views are an additional attraction in this . unique visitor's address, amply evidencing his prominent and definite labour position as vice chairman of the Winnepeg Labour Party. The public are urged to get along early tonight to secure a comfortable seat.