THE PEOPLE'S WELCOME

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 88, 13 April 1935, Page 10

THE PEOPLE'S WELCOME

LORD GALWAY'S THANKS

"FRIENDLY AND WARM-

HEARTED"

The Acting Prime Minister, (the Hon. E. A. Ransom) has received the following letter from his Excellency the Governor-General v (Lord. Galway) ;— ' "Government Housed ■ "Wellington, April-12, 1935.

"Dear Mr. Ransom,—

"I feel that I must take the first opportunity of expressing to you, as, the senior Minister at Wellington: acting for the Prime Minister, my deep appreciation of the excellent arrangements which were made for the reception of Lady Galway and myself on our arrival in New Zealand today.: It was evident that the greatest care had been taken-in every detail to make the formal ceremonies '. the success they undoubtedly" were, and I should be grateful if my warm thanks could be conveyed to all those who were engaged in the organisation of the ceremonies.

"I was very much impressed by the fine bearing of the guards of honour drawn from the Royal Navy and the General Headquarters Training Depot. Their splendid physique and steadiness' on parade were noticeable features.

"It was most gratifying to her Excellency and myself £o see so many people assembled in the streets on our way to and from Government House and in the grounds of Parliament Buildings to bid us welcome.. We felt at once the friendly and warm-hearted spirit in which they acknowledged our presence amongst them, and it Contributed much "to our happiness during the day.

"Yours sincerely.

"(Sgd.) GALWAY."