SIR HECTOR MACDONALD.
PBBBS ASSOOIAMOK. Hamilton, November 8. The people of Hamilton and district entertained Majjor-.General Sir Hector MacDnnald luncheon this afternopn, Owing to, want of available accommodation tho function took place in a marquee at Frankton Junction, The time was limited, notwithstanding the fact thut the Railway Department delayed the express train from Rotorua to Auckland 20 minutes. Tha Mayor of Hamilton (Mr Dyer) occupied the chair, and about 50 repre sentative settlers were present,. The only toaafs were those of "Tbs,]£ing" and " Our Guest," which were heartily drunk. Sir i#, replying, stid be bid f-ar be incapacitated for service o| his country by the lavi»h hosap,d blarmy be was subjee'e* tp, Tbe General was most beartily clieered on leaving. Auckland, November % On arrival by train from Rotorua, Sir Hect r met with an pnfhusinsic Scotchman tsking the horses fiom the cab and dragging the vehicl) themselves to tbe Municipal Building*. Sir Hector was presented with a hauds jme table top of inLid woods.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 264, 9 November 1901, Page 2
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165SIR HECTOR MACDONALD. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 264, 9 November 1901, Page 2
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