Complimentary.

Dunstan Times, Issue 2096, 24 September 1901, Page 5

Complimentary.

A large number of the friends of Mr A. E. Gye assembled in the Athenaeum Hall at Clyde, on Saturday evening ;>st. to bid him farewell, p Tor to his departure for Collingwood, Mr Smart who was voted to the chai , said that as they were aware the object- ot their assemblns was to say good-oye to their fe low townsman, Mr Albert Gye, who was about to take his departure rom amongst them—a departure that would be regretted by all. Mr Gye had taken an active interest in all the societies and or., nis.tir.ns in the town, and had not spared himself to advance the bi st interests of everything he was connected with. In a business cap icity he had earned their rivpectandcon dunce by his straightforward and honorable c nduct. Asshowing the es eem in which Mr Gye was hel 1 by his brother foresters he mentioned hat when Mr Gye resigned his posi ion as Chief Ranger of the Local Court, ins lesignation was received with regret, an i it was resolved that he be presented with P.G.R.'s neck ribbon, V.V. -.'s framed CL-nifieate. that his name be placed on the Respect Board of the Court, md that he be given a letter of recommendation —These were the highest honors that a subordinate court could bestow on any member. Mr Smart then asked Mr Gilkison to peifoim a pleasing ceremony. vat Gilkison had much pleasure in endorsing Mr Smart's remarks. He refurred to the active interest Mr Gye had taken in all athletic matters, and mentioned several c übs that ho had acted as secretary tor. He felt sure that all present joined .with him in wishing Mr Gye, health, we Ith and prosperity. Mr Gilkison then asked Mr Gye s acceptance of a putse of s ivereigns. At the request of the chairman " For he's a jolly oid fellow " was then sunj. Mr Stevens had perhaps known Mr Gye longer than any one present, and he had much pleasure in adding testimony to the remarks of the previous speak rs. One point he wished strongly to emphasise was he honourable •draightforward manner in which Mr Gye had acted in everything he wis connected with. He regretted Mr Gye's depature, because they r were losing one who had always given his assistance cheeifuily and wil ingly to any deserving object. Mr Stevens then went <n to refer to Mr Gye's connection with the Sports Club, and said his departure would leave a vacancy in that club which would be almost impossible to till. He trusted that nr Gye wou d be restored to health, and wished him every success, happiness, and prosperity in his new sphe;e of life. S< veral other speakers also referred to the hiiih esteem in which Mr Gye was ueld. Mr A. E. Gye, in reply, thanked those present most heartily for their very kind gift, and for the very kind sentiments expressed by the several speakers, and said that he would always cherish the remernbrani eof his many friends in i lyde. In refe ring to his connection with the various clubs he said that it had always given him p easure to p omote their welfare, ana thought that his se vices had been overestimated. With their handsome gift he would purchase some souvemr to remind him of the many pleasant days he had spent in Clyde. In concluding Mr Gye hoped to hear of the continued prosperity of the town, and looked forward to a reunion with them all. After the singing of Auld Lang Syne, th-ee heady enters were given for Mr Gye, and the meeting wt-s brought to a close. —o— On Wednesday morning last a representative gathering of C yde residents made a present to Mrs Bowman of a purse of sovereigns. Mr Smart made the presentation, and Mr Bowman, on behalf of his wife, returned thanks.