THE PRIME MINISTER.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13666, 6 February 1908, Page 5

THE PRIME MINISTER.

TO ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND ' TO-MORROW TUB Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) will arrive in Auckland to-morrow morning, and he will address a public meeting in the Royal Albert Hall in the evening. Seats for ladies and their escorts will be reserved both in the body of the hall and the gallery. ; Sir Joseph will probably commence his ' tour of the country districts next week. PRESENTATION PROM RAILWAY SERVICE. [by TELEGRAPH.—PRESS association.] . Wellington", Wednesday.

Sir Joseph Ward, Prime Minister and Minister for Railways, was waited upon at , his resilience this evening by delegates from the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, and presented with an address on behalf of the members.

The address states:—"By resolution of the society it has been resolved to present to you this address in appreciation of your successful efforts in establishing the Government railways superannuation fund, the raising of the standard of wage, the introduction of the 48 hours for the staff, and the many other concessions which the service now enjoys. The rapid expansion of the service during the past few years has imposed upon us more arduous duties and responsibilities, but it has been to us a matter of great congratulation in feeling that you have ever extended to the staff a kindly nd considerate feeling, which is deeply appreciated. We also desire to congratulate 'on upon your accession to the Premiership, and trust that you may be spared many years in which tocontinue your good work in the interests o,f the Dominion and its people."