ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AT HOKITIKA.

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 20038, 23 March 1914, Page 5

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AT HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Association.)

HOKITIKA, (March 2&

The Hon. W. F. Massey delivered a political speech here on. Saturday night. He spoke for two hours and dealt at length with the various measures .placed on the Statutes during the past two years, and the administration of his Government generally. A motion of thanks and confidence in the present Government"*"was carrietl unanimously. Mr Massey was cheered at the conclusion of his speech, which was punctuated with applause. Subsequently he was entertained by members of the Westland branch of the Reform Leagu«. On Saturday the Prime Minister visited the Kokatahi and Koiterangi districts and during €he day met a number of deputations vrifla. regard to local requirements. He was entertained by the settlers, who gave him a most enthusiastic reception.

To-day the Hon. Mr Massey attended the ceremony of laying the foundationstone of St. Mary's Church. _ Bishop Grimes officiated at an impressive ceremony.

Later on, Mr Massey visited the Westland Hospital. To-morrow he proceeds to Ross and returns to Hokitika in the evening and will be entertained by local bodies at a social gathering. He leaves Hokitika on Tuesday morning for Christchurch.