"MAN FOR THE JOB"

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 125, 30 May 1933, Page 9

"MAN FOR THE JOB"

NEW WORKS MINISTER.

HON. J. BITCHEfciER HONOURED

FROM PLOUGH TO POETFOMO

(By Telegraph-—Press Association.)

WAIMATE, Monday.

A complimentary social tendered to the Hon. J. Bitchcner on his elevation to the Cabinet was largely attended this evening. The Hon. A. Hamilton, Minister of Employment, was present. The Mayor, Mr. G. Daeh, presided.

Mr. Hamilton said he had been associated with Mr. Bitchencr for 13 years, and realised hie worth. It was to the credit of Mr. Bitchener that he came from the plough to be a Minister of the Crown. He questioned whether any man in the House had such a good record on local bodies as Mr. Bitchener had. These were the days for doing, and Mr. Bitchener was the man for the job. Mr. J. A. Macpherson, M.P., said no man in Parliament was held in higher esteem than Mr. Bitchener, who ipoeeessed a wide experience. He paid_ a tribute to Mr. Bitchener'e solid reliability as party whip. Mr. T. D. Burnett, M.P., eaid that since Mr. Bitchener entered politics lie had been guided eolely by the interests of Kew Zealand. His outstanding qualities were loyalty, high integrity and common sense. At no period were euch qualities as necessary as at present. Mr. Bitchener was greeted with prolonged applause. He thanked his friende and colleagues for the references to his work. He said his experience on local bodies had been a real education, and he greatly regretted to sever hie connection with South Canterbury local bodies, but hoped that they would approach him if ever he could foe of service. He assured his hearers that in the present financial circumstances he would give a firm refusal if prospecte did not measure up to requirements.