JOURNALIST HONOURED.
TIMARU, November 27. . A. number of leading citizens and county residents' to-day bade farewell and prtsented & souvenir address to Mr Alexander, who recently resigned /the editorship > of the " Timaru Jtierald," after occupying- the pbsitiori for ten years, to become editor of the ■'"Dunediri Star;" The Mayor,\ MJf Raymond; presided and on behalf ofthe townspeople" 1 expressed nigh* appreciation of Mr AlexandV 's services, especially during the war pefib'd, find his impartial treatment' of all public': questions. Mr J. Malirig,, who was Mayor during the war period was the only other speaker, :for lack of time, and added to ;the Mayor's eulogy. A souvenir album and views of his litoviary work, and public spirit,' courage, and hopefulness in dark-days was proRented. ; Tfie ' "Herald,"' proprietor and staff presented a cheque, with assurances of highest esteem. . The fig- • natures included' ifcTaybrs 61 S. C. Bordughs and'i'l.P. 's. ,
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Grey River Argus, 29 November 1920, Page 3
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