THE PRIME MINISTER.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15249, 12 March 1913, Page 8

THE PRIME MINISTER.

TOUR OF THE SOUTH. [BY TELEGItAPH.-— ASSOCIATION.] Chbxstchubch, Tuesday. The Prime Minister (the Hon. W. P.. Massey) arrived "in Christchurch from Wellington this morning. On the arrival of the Maori at Lytbelton, Mr. Maesey, •who was accompanied by his private secretaries, was met by Mr. C. P. Lindergreen, organiser for the Reform Party., The party proceeded to Christchurch, where'the Prime Minister was met by several prominent members of the Canter- « n m V m. _ T> ♦ If' i-

bury Reform League. The Prune Minister spent a very busy day. At ten o'clock this morning the first deputation was introduced, and throughout the morning important local requirements, were placed before Mr. Massey by various deputations. He lunched with th© executive of the Canterbury Reform League, and this afternoon addressed the women's branch of the Reform League in Alexandra Hall. At the Theatre Royal this evening, the Prime Minister delivered a policy speech. By the second express to-morrow morning' he will leave Christchurch, journeying to Ashburton, where he will "open the autumn show. Ho will be entertained at dinner at the Commercial Hotel by the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and at eight o'clock , the same evening he will attend a complimentary social to Mr. W. Nosworthy, M. ,On Thursday he will attend the show. During his stay arrangements have been made to show"ium round the country, and he will probably be accompanied by members of the High School Board of Governors, representatives of the Farmers' Union x and members of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Mr. Massey will also receive several deputations. He will then continue his southward tour.