HOME AGAIN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12711, 5 August 1919, Page 5

HOME AGAIN.

MR MASSEY AND SIR JOSEPH

WARD.

ARRIVAL IN,AUCKLAND.

DETAILS OF THE JOURNEY.

[Pe2 Press Association.] AUCKLAND. August 5. The Prime Minister and Sir Joseph Ward returned by the Niagara, arriving in _ the early morning. With the exception of the train smash experienced by the Prime Minister and party in. Canada both Ministers had a continuously pleasant trip across the Atlantic, through Canada and down the Pacific. They left tho English Channel early on Juno 29, and arrived at Halifax tho following Friday night. During the voyage each Minister addressed the passengers, and also the troops, of whom there were about 4000 on hoard. Their first-hand information about the Peace Conference and their robust re- ’ ferences to Imperial unity and war ser-' vice were keenly appreciatedMr Massey’s party left the Mauritana at Halifax and proceeded the following day on their journey to Montreal, where they spent the week-end and saw that progressive city at its best-

Sir Joseph and Lady Ward and Miss went on by the Mauretana to New York for a few days. Mr Massey and his party broke their journey also at Ottawa and Toronto. At each place the Prime Minister was cordially welcomed by representatives of the State and municipalities. At Ottawa he attended the prorogation of the Dominion Parliament, which had just concluded an exceptionally long find arduous session- Mr, Mrs land Miss Massey were the guests of Sir Robert Borden one evening, and the two Prime. Ministers renewed their friendship at the Peace Conference. At Toronto Mr Church, Mayor of the city, proved an excellent host and guide. Tho long trip across the prairies was a very pleasant but uneventful one. At Vancouver Mr Massey was invited to relate his experiences at the Peace Conference. He first addressed the Canadian Women’s Club, his subject being “Tho War and After.”

The _ folio vring cl;iy the Prime Minister and Sir Joseph Ward, who had arrived from New York, were the guests of the Canadian Club at luncheon. About one thousand business men attended, and both Ministers were given a great reception. Mr Massey gave Ins reminiscences of the Peace Conference and Sir Joseph Ward discussed Imperialism. Their speeches were warmly appreciated. They also visited Victoria, and addressed the local Canadian Club, again receiving true Canadian hospitality and appreciation. On the run down from Victoria to Auckland both Ministers addressed the passengers.