SIR JOSEPH WARD

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8646, 3 February 1914, Page 5

SIR JOSEPH WARD

RETURN FROM THE NORTH A TRIUMPHAL TOUR. Sir Joseph Word, who returned to Wellington yesterday afternoon from the north, experienced a very pleasant trip, and was heartily welcomed wherever ho wont. Interviewed last evening by a “Times’’ representative, Bir Joseph said that ho had attended the To Arolia show, and had had a very enjoyable time. Ho thought the show a very fmo ono, and more especially tho horses’ section. “II was a credit to the settlers,’’ ho said, “and shows tho progressiveness of this part of the country.” "On tho Friday evening,’’ Sir Joseph added, “I was present at a social gathering in tho To Arolia Theatre at which—so tho Government press said—there, woro 000 people present. Fanners wont from all over the district, and tho gathering was a most successful and enthusiastic one.” Sir Joseph was presented with the following address by tho settlers of tho To Aroha district;—

“To tho Right Honourable Sir Joseph Ward, K.C.M.G., Bart. “Honourable sir,—We, tho mem. bers of the. To Aroha Progressive Liberal League, respectfully desire to support and further tho interests of tho Liberal party, of which you are tho respected leader, in the approaching campaign. “Wo contend that your attitude towards tho country’s interests has been a noblo ono. and one worthy of emulation by every member who is returned to Parliament. It is truly . characteristic of progress. “As the league comprises fanners, in tho main, you will at once recognise that tho following which you have in the To Aroha end of the Tauranga electorate will not only prove a substantial one, but ono that will, we feel assured, bo instrumental in adding another link to the temporarily disabled chain of the Liberal party, “The fact .that you have tho respect and support of tho farmers, tof other with tho friendship of a numer of farmers who did not interest themselves in tho Liberal interests on the occasion of tho last ©lection, will satisfy you that your consistent advociicy of tho farmers’ interests in this district will not be overlooked at tho psychological moment.’’ The address is signed by representslive settlers of the district. Another address, equally nattering and assuring of support, was presented to Sii* Joseph by the settlers at Wahaor».