SIR THOMAS MACKENZIE

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 249, 15 July 1920, Page 7

SIR THOMAS MACKENZIE

COLONIAL INSTITUTE'S FAREWELL LUNCHEON. (Rec. July 14, 5.5 p.m.) _ ," London, July 13. lord Dc-nman, Lord Islington, Sir Matthew Nathan, Sir Joseph Ward, Sir Jaines Millß, and the Agents-General of Australia and Canada.attended the Colonial Institute's farewell luncheon to Sir Thomas Mackenzie. Sir Godfrey Lagden, in proposing hi* health, said the guest had taken a great part in the country's life during the past eight years. He did great things' to comfort wounded New Zealand soldiers, and the King had been pleased to confer a high honour upon him. They fully appreciated Sir Thomas Mackenzie's wonderful personality. They were grateful to New Zealand for sending him here. He also welcomed Sir James Allen. Sir Thomas Mackenzie, in replying, said he thought the future of Britain and the Dominions would surpass nil expectations. Ho regretted the increaso in the postage rates and advocated their reduction in the hesi interests of tho Empire's bade. He thanked the Old Cpuntcy for its hospitality to New Zealand soldiers, wlio came 'to assist the Motherland.—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn. PRINCES ATTEND FAREWELL ' DINNER. (Rec. July 14, 11.35 p.m.) ' London, July 13. The.Duke of York and Prince Henry attended a farewell dinner tendered by Lord Birth to Sir Thomas Mackenzie at the Athenaeum 'Club,—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. [The above message is the first indication that there is a Duke of York at present. The title is one usually conferred on the second son of tho Teigning Monarch. King George was created Duko of York in 1892 at tho age of 27. Princo Albert, now apparently the new Duke of York, ie 25 years old.)