MR. MASSEY’S MISSION.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 October 1921, Page 5

MR. MASSEY’S MISSION.

TRIBUTE FROM COLLEAGUES. PARLIAMENTARY LUNCHEON. By Telegraph—-Press Association. Wellington, Oct. 5. A complimentary luncheon was tendered to Mr. Massey to-day by members of the Cabinet to mark his return from the Imperial Conference. The function, which was held in the beautifully decorated Parliamentary Chamber, was attended by members of both branches of the Legislature and was characterised by cordiality of feeling both hearty and spontaneous. The chair was occupied by Sir Francis Bell, who was supported, on his right, by Mr. Massey, Sir F. W. Lang, Sir William Fraser, the Hons. Nosworthy, Coates, Lee and Sir Heaton Rhodes, and on his left, by the Hon. W. F. C. Carncross, Sir W. H. Henles, the Hons., Guthrie, Pomare, Parr, Stewart, and Sir Walter Buchanan. The toasts were “The King” and “Welcome to Mr. Massey,” proposed by the chairman.

Sir Francis Bell, in proposing Mr. Massey’s health, said it was as- fellow members of Parliament they had met to greet the great Parliamentarian. Mr. Massey’s personal popularity was such as that they could all join in wishing him well. That popularity had increased as -the years went on, now nearly thirty, Isince he first came into Parliament. Speaking without any party or political relation, he thought they all had reason to be proud of the place Mr. Massey had made for himself and the Dominion at the Imperial Conference.

Mr. Wilford, as leader of ’the Opposition, welcomed Mr. Massey hack as the envoy of the Dominion, in doing so making, it clear that there was no difference between the Liberals and Reform when it came to matters of loyalty and the - welfare of the Empire. Personally he was perfectly satisfied Mr. Massey had worthily upheld our interests at the Imperial Conference, and he was perfectly prepared to accept the decisions come to by Mr. Massey as the result of hearing the deliberations and counsel of the keenest minds of the Empire.