CITIZEN OF THE EMPIRE.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 192, 16 August 1927, Page 9

CITIZEN OF THE EMPIRE.

AN AGENT-GENERAL'S TOUR. MR. WIIXIAM C. NOXON'S VIEWS. TRIBUTE TO NEW ZEALAND'S OFFICIALS. "It is no wonder you New Zealanders are proud of your country," said Mr. William C. Noxon, Agent-General in Great Britain for the State of Ontario, Canada, to a "Star" representative, on

board the Aorangi yesterday. "It was a most wonderful sight coming down the coast. The sea was like glass, and those beautiful islands in the gulf stood out like jewels. You should have heard the expressions of admiration when those pretty beaches came closer into view, and then again when the ship rounded North Head. Most of us, newcomers to this young Britain of the South, did not realise the size and extent of your city, although your High Commissioner's staff in. London had prepared us for something good. I hope to see as much as possible of this country as I can, and I will take the opportunity of looking into '_ the dairying industry whilst I am "hire. I also wish to-get an insight into your sheep and cattle'* industry;" i Mr. Noxon made it quite dear, that he was not on an official visit. "I am simply a citizen of the Empire and Canada," he explained, "aod I am a firm believer in the idea that a broader foundation of, the- Empire could be strengthened if and when, we of the other side get to know you and each other beitttf , . s , , ■ ..... \* >-•?;••'■;■-• ,;, : Mr. Noxon said he had always looked forward to seeing New Zealand, especially after he had met some of its able .representatives overseas. He said he would like to express his esteem and •irespect for New Zealand's High Commissioner in London. Sir James Parr was doing a most useful work, not only for his own country, but for the Empire as a whole. Mr. Noxon paid a tribute to the High Commissioner's staff and the work they were also accomplishing in making New Zealand better and more iavourably known. "Unfortunately u.y stay here is all too short, and I hope to come back again," iaid'Mr. Noxon. From here the visitor* Will go to Australia, thence to India, aifdhelekpeets to be hack in London just before Christmas. ' "Mr. Noxon is accompanied on his tout by Mr. William Stone, a leading banker of Toronto. Mr. Noxon also informed a "Star" representative that he had been looking forward to his Newe " Zealand visit, especially seeing how well advertised it was becoming in Canada. "If the New Zcalanders we met on the Aorangi are a sample of the people of this country." said Mr. Noxrtn, "'then we are sure to hkve a good time." :