LATE SIR J. G. WARD.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18615, 10 July 1930, Page 8

LATE SIR J. G. WARD.

AUSTRALIA’S SYMPATHY. MESSAGE FROM PRIME MINISTER United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received July 10, 1.20 a.m.) CANBERRA, July 9. The Prime Minister has sent a cablegram to Mr Forbes asking him to convey to the late Sir Joseph Ward’s family, the deepest sympathy of the Government and people of Australia.” REQUIEM MASS SUNG. ARCHBISHOP DELIVERS EULOGIUM. By Association WELLINGTON, July 9. A large and representative attendance was present at the Requiem Mass for Sir Joseph Ward in the Basilica this morning. The Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet acted as pall bearers. Others present included the Chief Justice (Sir M. Myers), and also Judges Blair and Herdman, and Major Bathurst and Mr A. T. Day, representing the Governor-General. The service, which was most impressive, was conducted by Archbishop O’Shea, and the eulogium was delivered by Archbishop Redwood. Archbishop Redwood said that in the death of Sir Joseph Ward the Dominion had sustained a very great loss; the Church had lost a devoted, earnest, and edifying Christian; the State had lost a very distinguished and successful Prime Minister; and society at large a most generous friend. It was fi f ting that they should examine the foundation of such a successful career. He had no hesitation in saying that the foundation was built on faith. Sir Joseph Ward had been a just man, and surely no greater elogium could be paid him than that he did his duty to God, his country, and his fellowmen. The example of his life was one that could be profitably followed bv all he left behind. Archbishop Redwood concluded by extending the deep sympathy of the Church to relatives. There was a big crowd about the Basilica when the coffin arrived, and it remained there during the service. The body now lies In state in the Basilica.

CONDOLENCE FROM THE KING. By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, July 9. The following cablegram was received by His Excellency the GovernorGeneral, Lord Bledisloe, from His Majesty the King, this morning:— “Please express to the family of the late Sir Joseph Ward with wha, deep regret the Queen and I have heard of his death. We first mate Sir Joseph’s acquaintance nearly 29 years ago, and we know how gratefully his long and distinguished service to his country will be appreciated. George R. 1.” MESSAGE FROM MR RAMSAY MACDONALD. By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, July 9. The following cablegram was received by His Excellency the GovernorGenral, Lord Bledisloe, from Mr Ramsay Macdonald, Prime Minister of Great Britain, this morning:— It Is with the deepest regret that I and my colleagues have learnt of the death of Sir Joseph Ward. I know how heavy will be the loss in New Zealand, where forty-three years of public life, the leadership of a great part", and the highest political office twice achieved, will assure him a permanent place in the annals of his country. Nor shall we forget how deep a debt of gratitude is owed to him for his long and distinguished recofd of public service to the Empire, for his wise statesmanship and his unswerving courage, both in peace and war. Please convey our profound sympathy to his family and to the Government and the people of New Zealand, and add my personal regret at the loss of an old friend: Ramsay Macdonald. . RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY. WELLINGTON PRESBYTERY. By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, July 9. The Wellington Presbytery, referred to the passing of the late Sir Joseph Ward, and recommend the following motion:— “The Presbytery desires to express its sincere sympathy with the family and friends of Sir Joseph Ward, late Prime Minister in the bereavement which has befallen them in his death. The Presbytery also expresses its sense of the loss which the community has sustained in the death of a statesman who, through many years, served his country and Empire with conspicuous capacity and untiring devotion. His commanding abilities merited and received the high esteem of his fellow citizens, to whom he was also endeared by an unfailing courtesy and kindness of heart. The Dominion has, in losing him, lost one of its great men.” N.Z. Trotting Conference. At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Trotting Conference a motion of sympathy with the relatives of the late Sir Joseph Ward was moved by the chairman (Mr J. Rowe), who paid a tribute to Sir Joseph’s memory. The motion was carried.