A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20671, 9 March 1937, Page 5

A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR

LORD NUFFIELD IN TIMARU

PARTY AT GROSVENOR Last night the Grosvenor was the scene of a very enjoyable party when Mr C. J. B. Norwood, Wellington, chairman of directors of Dominion Motors Ltd., entertained in honour of Lord Nuffieflild who is on a visit to New Zealand. The party was quite an informal one and Lord Nuffield endeared himself to the guests by chatting to all. The party was brought to a close by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and “God Save the King.” Lord Nuffield and his party being entertained later by Mr and Mrs J. F. K. Jamieson, “Kinnoull,” Tycho. Those invited were the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr and Mrs P. C. Vinnell, the Mayor and Mayoress of Christchurch, Mr and Mrs J. W. Beanland. Mr and Mrs T. McGee, Mr and Mrs J. Mortlock, Mr and Mrs D. Barnes, Mr and Mrs D. Murchison, Mr and Mrs F. J. Rolleston, Colonel S. D. Mason and Mrs Mason, Rev. Milburn Stewart and Mrs Stewart, Mr and Mrs A. E. Lawrence, Mr and Mrs C. L. Orbell, Mr and Mrs J. F. K. Jamieson, Mr C. E. Kerr and Miss Margaret Kerr, Mr and Mrs P. B. Foote, Mr and Mrs W. G. Tweedy, Mr and Mrs E. Shaw, Mr and Mrs J. H. Hardie, Mr and Mrs L. G. Cameron, Mr and Mrs W. Harte, Mr and Mrs H. Miller, Mr and Mrs J. B. Wood, Mr and Mrs R. L. Wigley, Mr and Mrs Miller, Mr Razell Wood and the Misses Dorothy and Lorna Wood, Mr and Mrs A. R. Graham, Mr and Mrs H. SinclairThomson. Hr and Mrs Campbell Mackenzie, Dr and Mrs G. R. Kingston, Dr and Mrs F. Scannell (Temuka), Dr and Mrs T. W. Wylie, Mr and Mrs A. F. Hayman, Mr and Mrs H. Kent, Mr and Mrs T. L. Hayman, Mr and Mrs Eric Scott, Mr and Mrs J. M. Jenkins, Mr and Mrs M. Taylor, Mr and Mrs R. S. Baird, Mr and Mrs K. de Castro, Mr and Mrs : . R. Guild, Mr and Mrs A. J. Allport, Mr and Mrs A. R. TopUss, Mr and Mrs E. Darroch, Mr and Mrs H. Coxhead, Mr and Mrs A. R. Wav.gh, Mr and Mrs J. F. D. Jeune, Mr and Mrs J. Young, Mr and Mrs A. G. Williamson, Mr and Mrs J. T. Smart, Mr and Mrs W. M. Sexton, Dr and Mrs C. S. Fraser, Mrs E. Taylor, Mrs F. B. Baltzer. Misses O’Brien, Cartwright, M. Collins. D. Shea, D. Shirtcliff. Messrs D. Gordon, G. Lloyd, Hobbs, D. H. Marshall, H. Wigley, J. Shea, L. Collins, J. S. Neville (Christchurch), White, C. Newcombe, Commander G. M. B. Morrison. Lord Nuffield Welcomed In welcoming * Lord Nuffield to Timaru the Mayor thanked Mr Norwood, as host, for the opportunity of meeting such a distinguished visitor. From meagre beginnings, said the Mayor, Lord Nuffield had risen to the position of a captain of industry in Great Britain. That to some people in New Zealand might not signify a great deal, as the Dominion was not a large manufacturing country, but it meant a great deal in Britain. Lord Nuffi"ld’s success in the business world had, however, never allowed him to forget his early days, and tire disposition he had to-day in helping other people was no doubt alive in those early days to find an outlet later in life.

Timaru was delighted at the opportunity of having Lord Nuffield in its midst, and as Mayor of the town Mr Vinnell said he was pleased to offer personal than’a to their visitor that Timaru was included to the extent of £l2OO in his recent fine benefaction to the crippled children and others in need of assistance in the Dominion. He had a sentimental interest in Lord Nuffield’s visit as he, too, like their visitor, was a native of Oxford. The Mayor expressed a hope that Lord Nuffield would again visit Timaru when he would b<? assured of a very hearty welcome. Sympathy for Others Lord Nuffield, who was greeted with applause on rising to reply, thanked the Mayor--for his welcome and expressed his appreciation at the opportunity of meeting the gathering. In making gifts he had done what he had been able to do, but ther" were others who were able to do just as much if they were willing to do it. He had been brought into the world sound in wind and limb and with the faculties of a normal individual—at least he thought so (laughter). When he thought of those who were brought into the world less fortunate he considered it to be his duty to help them to overcome some of their disability. In travelling through New Zealand, said Lord Nuffield, he had felt that it was in many respects very much like the Old Country, especially as far as the people were concerned. At Home they did not have the mighty

mountains that New Zealand had but lie thought that the countryside generally resembled many parts of the Old Country. He had visited the Dominions four times and New Zealand on three occasions, n succession. Already some of the other Dominions were becoming a little jealous, and were asking when he was going to visit them. As soon as the occasion arose he would re-visit New Zealand, as he had made many valuable friendships here. If vere he was “kicked out” of old England he would make straight for New Zealand, which he had found a very fine land. Lord Nuffield thanked Mr Norwood for arranging such a pleasant gathering, and said he had been delighted to meet so many friends. Musical honours were accorded the guest cf the evening. COUNCIL’S APPRECIATION LORD NUFFIELD’S GIFT Reference to the generous gifts of Lord Nuffield was made by the Mayor (Mr P. C. Vinnell) at a meeting of the Timaru Borough Council last night. The Mayor said that the visit was the fourth which Lord Nuffield was making to New Zealand, and on this occasion he had men fit to make further generous gifts, similar to those he had made in other parts of the world. He had made a gift of £51,000, which had been distributed among the Mayors of the cities and boroughs, and he had expressed a wish that the money should be used to assist cripples, and blind and deaf people. On this occasion Timaru had benefited to the extent of £l2OO, and he (the Mayor) would bear in mind the wishes expressed by the donor. Tilings might come along outside the wishes of the donor, but he would endeavour to adhere as far as possible" to Lord Nuffield’s desires. If other cases did arise, he would Investigate them. They were greatly indebted to Lord Nuffield for his gift, which showed the spirit of a man who had never forgotten his early days, and who had proved his worth by giving money to assist people less fortunately situated than himself. The Council unanimously passed a motion of appreciation. DUNEDIN ALLOCATION By Telegraph-Press Association DUNEDIN, March 8. The Mayor announced this morning his allocation of £5300 which is the Dunedin share of Lord Nuffield’s gift. The main sums are £lOOO to the Truby King-Harris hospital building fund; £5OO to the Crippled Children’s Fund; £5OO to the Company Bay Health Camp Building Fund; £5OO to the Mayor’s Relief Fund; £5OO to the Nuffield Sports Promotion Fund; £5OO to the Eventide Homes Fund; £2OO to the Mater Miseracordiae Hospital; £2OO to the Children’s Rest Home Building Fund. There are 27 other societies which benefited by sums ranging from £lOO to £lO. The Mayor stated that the amount sought by various societies would have involved £70,000. The Nuffield Sports Promotion Fund is to be available to sporting and charitable societies as an advance for expenses in arranging carnivals, etc., provided that such events are insured against loss, so that the fund will always remain intact.