Massey Testimonial Fund.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXVI, Issue 4019, 24 February 1909, Page 2

Massey Testimonial Fund.

The fallowing circular has been issued in connection with the above: —“The friends and supporters of Mr W. F. Massey, M.P., Leader of the Opposition, decided at an enthusiastic and fully representative meeting, assembled Irom all parts of the Auckland province, and held on the 27th January last, to initiate a National Testimonial to that gentleman, in recognition of his long, eminently practical, and patriotic services to the Dominion of New Zealand. On behalf of the Executive Committee appointed to organise the movement and initiate the fund, we have pleasure in directing your attention to the steps already taken in this direction. In initiating this movement, it is felt that, outside of the ranks of Mr Massey’s supporters and friends, there are many hundreds, probably thousands, of people in the Dominion, who will he glad of the opportunity of testifying to their practical appreciation of Mr Massey’s sturdy integrity and sterling worth. It was therefore, decided to invite subscriptions of one shilling and upwards to a Massey National Testimonial Fund, and to seek the co-operation of all interested in the movement. We may add that steps are now being taken to secure the formation of committees in each of the provinces to further the movement, which we trust may receive your favourable support. —F. W. LANG, chairman; STANLEY G. CHAMBERS, hon. treasurer; GEORGE J. GARLAND, hon. secretary. Star Chambers, Auckland.”