CORDIAL WELCOME TO HON. J. BRYCE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9191, 19 September 1891, Page 2

CORDIAL WELCOME TO HON. J. BRYCE.

PRESENTATION OF ADDRESS OF SYMPATHY. The Hon. John Bryce arrived by the through train on Friday night, being on his way to Auckland. When the train slowed down three cheers were given for Mr Bryce, and then Mr Samuel introduced Mr Bryce to His Worship the Mayor, and other citizens who had assembled to present him with an address of sympathy. Besides His Worship and Mr Samuel there were present Messrs T. Hempton (Town Clerk), R. G. Bauchope, G. N. Curtis, J. C. George, F. A. Ford, J. Ellis, H. W. Witchell, H. Hammond, J. Paul, C. Rennell, R. Cock, N. King, R. C. Hughes, J. W. Warren, J. G. Newman, W. J. Shaw, W. ! Matthews, J. Skinner, E. D. Westmacott, A. B. Fookea, R. D. Colson, J. H. Parker, and several others. His Worship the Mayor informed Mr Bryce that he had on behalf of many townpseople and settlers in this district to express the regret they felt in losing the services to the colony of so valuable a politician. Their sentiments were expressed in an address of Hympathy which would now be read. Mr Samuel then read the following address of sympathy : — "Mr Bryce, — On behalf of a large number of the burgesses, and in compliance with the desire of many settlers in tho district, I beg to assure you of our deep sympathy with you in the pain which you mnst feel at the undeserved censure passed upon your conduct by a majority of the House of Representatives. We do not forget that to you we are largely indebted for peace, and for putting an end to the constant dread of Maori rebellion, which for many years hampered settlement and retarded the progress of tho district, and we recognise your wise, able and unselfish services to thiß colony, in other respects, during your long and honorable public career. We sincerely hope that, ere long, the resolution, which disgraces not you but the House, will be expunged, and that New Zealand .will again nave tho inestimable benefit of your aid in the conduct of its affairs." Mr Bryoe, in reply, said : Mr Mayor and gentlemen, the honor you have dono me to night is one that was altogether unexpected by me, but it is not the less gratif y|mg on that account. I feel very sorry for what has occurred ; no man could feel more sorry, I think, but I would have felt it more if I knew that my action had not met with the approval of my fellow colonists. (Hear, hear). I feel sure, however, that if I was to receive support and confidence in the colony it would be in the town of New Plymouth and the district* of Taranaki, (hear, hear), the settlers in which have always .adhered to me through good or evil report, and they have been blind to my faults and kind to the virtues I may possess. It is true that it was the member for your district who raised his voice for the division that left the vote of censure on me (cries of " Shame on him "), but I think he is sorry for what has occurred. I do not apprehend that he is altogether devoid of teeling, and 1 am sure that my friends in this district do not Bupport his action. (Hear, hear)." Mr Bryce then brought his remarks to a conclusion, saying the time at his di-posal was limited, as be had to catch the steamer leaving for Auckland. Mr Paul called for three cheers for Mr Bryco, whiuh were heartily given. Air Bryce then proceeded on to the breakwater, and left in the Gairloch for Auckland.

The thoroughbred stallion Australian wa« in town to day (Saturday) on exhibition. He looked remarkably well. " Madam Favat" is to bo produced by the Napier Amateur Opera Club, from the sth, to 9th October (inclusivo) and Mr W. P. Finch, tho honorary secretary, has written to Mr W. J. Shaw, (hon. secretary of the local Club) inviting the presence of any of the naornbers of the committee who may be able to attend. There will probably be special facilities for travelling during the same week. All persona suffering from defective aight should get spectacles from J. H. Parker, watchmaker, jeweller, & optician, Devon-street, New Plymouth. — N.B. Tho strength of the sight is tested by the " Patent Optometor, and suitable glasses supplied.— Advt. Use your intelligence and buy only Wolft'eoobnappß