TO ME BEYCE. [Pee, Peess Association.] WELLINGTON, Sept 6/ The banquet tendered to the Hon John Bryce by members of the Opposition was given in the Joint Committee room of the Parliamentary Buildings last night. All the members of the party were present except Mr D. H. Macarthur, who was absent owing to illness. Sir John Hall presided. There were among the guests several gentlemen who held seats in the last Parliament, and were then on the same side of the House as Mr Bryce. After the usual loyal toasts Sir John Hall proposed the health of the guest, and in doing eo eulogised the services of Mr Bryce and briefly sketched the position. Mr Bryce, in replying, made a lengthy speech and fully explained his views on the circumstances which led to his withdrawal from Parliament. Several other toasts were proposed, among which was that of “ Ex-members,” replied to by Mr
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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXVI, Issue 9512, 7 September 1891, Page 5
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152Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXVI, Issue 9512, 7 September 1891, Page 5
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