VALEDICTORY.

Evening Star, Issue 16087, 12 April 1916, Page 4

VALEDICTORY.

In the board room of the Taicri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company’s Office last Wednesday evening good-bye was said to Mr A. .1. Gall, the secretary of the company, who had recently retired after a- long sendee extending over 28 years, ill' Nicholson, chairman of directors, was in the chair, end was supported by the business manager (Mr Beissel), as well as the works manager (Mr Capell). The Chairman, in presenting to Mr Gall a tea and coffee service, made eulogistic remarks relative to the faithful services of Mr Gall, and further stated that he sincerely hoped that (heir late secretary would again enjoy the best, of health which unfortunately of late years he had not had the privilege of having. Mr Beissel, as well as (Mr Capell, stated that it was a groat pleasure to each of them to corroborate all that the chairman had said in reference to Mr Gall’s services to the company, and they wished him the best of health, too. Though lie had retired from active service they desired that lie would, from timo to time, give to the company some of his valuable knowledge that lie had acquired during bygone years, and by so doing still render to them much valuable assistance in the piloting of the company's affairs. In reply, (Mr Gall stated how sorry ho v, as to leave the firm he had so long been associated with. Very reluctantly ho was compelled to tender his resignation through declining health and strength. His relationship with tho directors of the company, as well as with all the employees, had always been a happy one, and he was glad to know that ho had been of some assistance to them during many strenuous times which the company had had to face. Mr Gall intimated that when a vacancy occurred on the directorate ho would be an applicant for that position, and were lie successful ho could then further give much help and guidance to the company.