VALEDICTORY.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IV, Issue 203, 12 August 1914, Page 2

VALEDICTORY.

MR. JOJLN JACKSON ENTERTAINED.

Mr. John Jackson, Inspector of Factories for Hawke’s Bay, who left by the mail train this morning on transfer to Timaru, was entertained at the Masonic Hotel, Napier, last evening by a representative gathering of employers and employees, and presented with a purse of over 30 sovereigns as a mark of their appreciation of the thoughtful manner in which he had administered the awards and other matters under his jurisdiction. The Deputy-Mayor (Mr. W. Plowman) presided, and in proposing the toast of the guest, complimented him on the success which had attended his efforts in this district. In presenting the purse of sovereigns, the chairman said it was but a slight indication of the appreciation and friendship Mr. Jackson's many friends desired to express. Many other speakers endorsed the chairman’s remarks, including Messrs. S. E. Wright, P. Barry, J. B. Andrew-, F. Moeller, J. C. Bryant, G. ludehope and Dennis McCarthy. The speakers expressed deep regret at his departure, and wished him every success in his new sphere. Afterwards they drank their guest’s health, and sang “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow-.” Mr. Jackson, who w-as greeted with prolonged applause on rising to respond, said he trusted his successor (Mr. A. Donald) would receive similar treatment to what he had. As for himself, he considered his sojourn in Napier one of the happiest periods of his life. In conclusion, Mr. Jackson, w-ho was deeply affected by the kindness shown him, returned thanks for the handsome presentation.

Numerous other toasts were honoured, and a number of musical items were given. “Auld Lang Syne” w-as then sung, and the gathering dispersed.