PRESENTATION, TO MR R. WILLIAMS.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4850, 25 February 1887, Page 2

PRESENTATION , TO MR R. WILLIAMS.

A most enjoyable evening was spent at the Working- Men's Club last night on tho occasion of the presentation to Mr Richard Williams, who is about to take a trip to the Old Country. There was a large attendance of members and friends. Tho presentation took the form of a scroll bearing the signatures of all who subscribed to the testimonial, handsomely and artistically designed and painted by Mr H. C. A. Wundram, also a field-glass and a gold pendant. Songs were numerous throughout the evening, and among tho many rendered was one by His Worship the Mayor "There's life in tho Old Boy yet." Mr F. C. Worth, the ' ' president of the club, occupied the chair, supported on his right by Mr Plowman and on the left by Mr Williams. The President said he had great pleasure in being present that night on the occasion of the presentation to Mr Williams of a token of the esteem in which he was sure Mr Williams was held by all. The President referred at length to the good qualities of Mr Williams and the valuable services he had rendered, during his connection with tho Club. He was aware that tliere had been but a short time at their disposal to get up the testimonial, but all would no doubt agree with him in saying that the testimonial had been well executed. He had another small present to make to their esteemed friend—a gold pendant. Also a set of field glasses. He had much pleasure on behalf of the members of the Napier Working Men's Club in presenting thoso to Mr Williams it was the most pleasant duty he had ever performed. They -wished him God Speed, and with tho sincerest wellwishos of his fellow-men, they hoped that he would soon return, and then they could take Mr Williams by the hand and talk of what had taken place that evening. He hoped they would see the pendant dangling on his chain for many many years, and they all wished him a pleasant voyage home, and a , jolly good meeting when he came back. His Worship the Mayor also made a brief speech. Mr Williams was a very old friend of his, and the speaker dwelt upon the many good qualities of Mr Williams, and concluded by wishing him a pleasant journey Home, and -enjoyment with his friends when he got there. ' Mr Williams suitably responded, and said he could scarcely find words in which to express his thanks. He would always remember their kindness to'iim, and when, he came back he hoped he would again **- merit that respect and esteem which ihear had for him now. ~ ...----■ *~ ~*^~, Mr Williams' health was then drunk. Mr Williams again expressed his thanks. The President proposed the health of Mr Stevens, who was going to be Mr Williams' fellow traveller on his voyage Homo. Ho regretted Mr Stevens' absence that evening, and had been asked to speak for him. Mr Stevens was an old member of the Club, and he was sure all would wish him also a pleasant journey. His Worship tho Mayor also spoke in good terms of Mr Stevens. The toast was heartily responded to. Mr Muljis presided at the piano during the evening. After several more songs had. "been given a ploasiiut gathering broke up,