SIR GEORGE REID ENTERTAINED

Grey River Argus, 17 March 1910, Page 3

SIR GEORGE REID ENTERTAINED

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At a b&nquet given "t^ the -Colonial Institute in honour of Sir George Keid 278 gueste were - presenit at, a brifliant and representative gath'erinjo;. -Amongst those preseut wore Lords' Roseberry , Beaucharnpj Strathcoria, , Ranf rirly , Sir H. Rawson (Sydney); and Messrs Forell, Buxtoh; Talbot, -^Moore, Bedford, Herbert; 'Samuel, Bpwden Smith, Generai Hutton. the Agerit : Gerieral of Col onies^ Colonel Lucas and Mr Pearson. Lord. Crewe, iri presiding, proposea rs»r George Reid's health. He said he welcomed him as a statesman of long and varied experience ; a skilful and accomplished orator and ff thorough msn . ot affairs; Sir /Geo: Reid, who a most enthusiastic reception, replied «■*■■**>.: Crewe for tie honor done him to presiding.