SPEAKER RETIRES.
SIR CHARLES* STATHAM. TRIBUTES OF THE HOUSE. i(l3y Telegraph.—-press Association.) WELLINGTON, Thursday. Expressions of goodwill and hopes that they would be long spared to enjoy eVery happiness were extended to Sir Charles Statham, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Lady Statham at a complimentary supper last night. The Prime Minister, Mr Forbes, said those present had gathered to express their goodwill to Sir Charles and Lady Statham, and to express regret that Sir Charles was relinquishing the position ho had occupied during the past 13 years. Sir Charles had carefully guarded the dignity of Parliament, and Mr Forbes thought the New Zealand Parliament could compare favourably in that respect with any Parliament in the world. Tributes were also paid by Mr Coates, and the Leader of the Opposition, Mr M. J. Savage. A Presentation Made. The Prime Minister then presented Sir Charles with a silver tea and coffee set and salver and a case of pipes. Sir Charles briefly returned thanks for members’ references to himself and Lady Statham and for the presentation.
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Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19716, 25 October 1935, Page 7
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