"THE JEWEL REMAINS."

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue LXI, 12 July 1930, Page 10

"THE JEWEL REMAINS."

LONG AND lOYAI SERVICE. HEV. S. A. GOLDSTEIN'S TRIBUTE. Another eloquent tribute to the memory of Sir Joseph Ward was paid this morniirj, when the Rev. S. A. Goldstein, in the course of his sermon at the Synagogue, said that now that Sir Joseph had gone his greatness and tlie value of his .services to the Empire stood out in bold relief. Friend and foe were unanimous in their tribute of admiration to his memory; friends and political opponents alike joined in laying the wreath on the grave of him who served his country so well and who remained loyal to the very •last to the -task which fell so heavily on his shoulders. "The late statesman's life was identified with the growth of New Zealand history. He was endowed with a great mind, broad vision, the gift of political prescience, capable of seizing the psychological moment, which he used for what he considered the best interests of New Zealand. He was a man able to •feel the pulse and 'gauge correctly the trend of public opinion, tactful and resourceful, a staunch, active, and a zealous Imperialist. The time had not yet arrived for viewing in true perspective the value of the work he had achieved. This time alone would enable the historian to do. The wisdom of many of his schemes might be and, indeed, often had been, questioned, but few would question the benefit of his legislation bearing on so any aspects of life and the well-being of the citizens of New Zealand. One might say that the great principle which governed the late Prime Minister was "That the greatest happiness of the greatest number i 3 the foundation of morals and legislation"' "He was brimful with the milk of human kindness, broadminded, warmhearted, sympathetic and generous. Pie was a hard fighter in the political arena who could not only give, btrt also take blows and bear no malice," said Air. Goldstein. The feeling of sorrow Ivis death itad evoked was general. The casket was shattered, but the jewel remained. His mortal remains hail returned to dust, but his soul had returned to God who gave it. His life was one of long and loyal service to his country.