SIR J. G. WARD.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8446, 20 May 1907, Page 5

SIR J. G. WARD.

ENTERTAINED AT DUBLIN UNIVERSITY.

Received May 19, 4.45 p.m. LONDON, May 18,

Sir J. G. Ward was entertained at dinner by 250 students of the Dublin University. The Provost of Trinity College presided, and proposed the health of Sir J. G. Ward.

In response Sir Joseph mentioned that a number of graduates of Dublin University, including Lord Plunket, held high positions in New Zealand.

The students made a great demonstration as Sir J. G. Ward left the hall. FAREWELL MESSAGE. Received May 19, 4.45 p.m. i LONDON, May 18. Sir J. G. Ward issued the following farewell address before leaving England:—"l wish to express my thanks for the very great kindness received from all classes of the community. I have everywhere been treated with the greatest possible cordiality. Attentions [have been shown me in such profusion that it is impossible to acknowledge them individually. I fully recognised that in honouring me the people of Great Britain have shown their goodwill | for New Zealand and their desire to draw closer the ties binding; them to their oversea \ kinsmen. New Zealand well understands this, and heartily reciprocates the sentiment. Speaking as one of the representatives of oversea dominions, I am satisfied that though we have not accomplished all we aimed at our lanot been in vain, for the noble ideal of Empire unity is distinctly nearer and clearer than before we came." Received May 19, 4.45 p.m. LONDON, May 18. Sir J. G. Ward inscribed his name in the visitors book at Buckingham Palace. After having taken farewell of Lord Elgin and other visiting Premiers, and the colonial officials, Sir J. G. Ward and his party started from Charing Cross for Brindisi. The party received a hearty send-off, bouquets of roses and lillies being presented to Lady and Miss Ward. A large gathering were present to bid them farewell, including Mr and Mrs W. P. Reeves, Earl of Haddington, Sir Westby Percival, and Mr Bertram Cox, of the colonial office.