THIS LIQUOR QUESTION.
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... Wellinoton, thia day. A depotatios from the New Zealand Alliance, headed, by Sir.Robert Stout, waited on Mr L'awson, sort of Sir Wilfred Lawson; on the steamer Doric this morning, for the purpose of welcoming him' to the colony, and,showing respect bo his father. The deputation expressed a hope that Sir Wilfred would see his way to pay a visit to the colony, where his presence would do a great dealot good.in the temperance cause. Mr Lawso'n, in reply, aaid hia father was a very old man, and ho did not "think ho would ever come.out.to the colony, Ko bad a great many duties- to perform ab Hodae, and; bffeides,- was averse to. travelling, and, except .ib was,for the benefit of bis health, he did UG6 think his father would, ever undertake such a long; sea-; voyage. Hpwever/he would .represent the views.of tho Allianceto him, and point out Low a visit would assist the cause.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 110, 9 May 1895, Page 8
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160THIS LIQUOR QUESTION. Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 110, 9 May 1895, Page 8
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