THE LATE MR MASSEY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 15 May 1925, Page 8

THE LATE MR MASSEY.

MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY. The following cablegram was received from H..R.H. the Prince of Wales: — “Please accept my deepest sympathy in your great loss.” Further tributes from overseas have been received as under : Mr Llovd George. Deeply regret Massey’s death. He was a fine Imperial patriot. Shall never forget the support of his unflinching comradeship on *var Cabinet in clays of Empire’s greatest trial. - Lord Derby.—l should be deeply obliged it vou would convey to family late Mr Massey niv most sincere sympathy. 1. saw a great deal of him at different times during the last few years, and fully realise liis sterling qualities. The Empire has lost one ot us most sterling supporters. The Lord .Mayor of Belfast.—Citizens of Belfast deeply dep'ore death of your Prime Minister. A distinguished Ulsteyman, whose services to the Empire piqued him to be a sound statesman, a sagacious leader and a true patriot. From Honolulu, the .headquarters of die Pan-Pacific- Congress, Sir Joseph Ward lias received the following telegman from the general secretary of that oody (Mr A. H. Ford): “Please express sorrow Pan-Pacific Union loss of Mr Massey ‘ and deep sympathy for his family and people of New Zealand.” The Hon. the Premier of Queensland allied : “On behalf of Queensland Government I desire to convey deep sympathy oil the occasion of the loss sustained bv your Dominion by the death of the Prime Minister.” From the Hon. W. Downie Stewart. New York: “Please accept deepest sympathy from myself and sister.” From chairman Limavadv Urban Council: ‘‘Limavadv Urban Council, behalf residents, tenders sincere svriii jfchy your irreparable loss.” From General Booth. Salvation Army Headquarters, London: “The Salvation Armv mourns the loss of a warm friend in William Ferguson Massey. He brought high principle, an enlightened conscience and simple courage into all his labours for the prosperity of the State and' for the well-being of his fellow men. Our prayers are for Mrs Massey and all the bereaved.” From Right Hon. and Mrs W. M. Hushes.- Canberra. N.-S.W. : “Deepest sympathy.”-