FAREWELL GATHERING

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 54, Issue 32653, 3 December 1945, Page 8

FAREWELL GATHERING

SOCIAL SECURITY FUNCTION TRIBUTES TO OFFICER A pleasant gathering last week marked the termination of the aissociation of Mr P. L. Jenkin, who is retiring, with the Social Security Department, Thames, and previously with the Labour Department and similar various titles by which it has been known during the 15 years in which Mr Jenkin has been a civil servant.. Members of the department and of allied offices gathered at an afternoon tea gathering at the Social Security office, after which numerous tributes to the work of Mr Jenkin, who was accompanied by Mrs Jenkin, were paidi These were headed by those of Mr A. R. Kay,' District Registrar, of Paeroa, who for both his own and the local staff spoke eulogistically of the manner in which Mr Jenkin had cartied out his duties. Mr Kay also spoke of the manner in which, over 40 years, Mr Jenkir had attended to the wants of the sick, needy and aged —an example which all could emulate. He was very sorry the department was losing such a worthy officer, who had shared such trials and tribulations as at the time of the Employment Promotion Department, a reliable officer who at all times had taken his full' share of responsibility. Tact and perseverance, so necessary in such work, had been developed by him. In wishing Mr Jenkin every happiness and long years in which to enjoy his retirement, Mr Kay said the guest had been ably helped by his wife, and also asked her to accept the good wishes of those present. Other Spaators Mrs Jenkin was presented with a beautiful bouquet by Miss M. McEnteer, after which other speakers added their tributes. Mr ft. Woodcock, local Social Security officer, said he felt the loss of Mr Jenkin very much indeed. He would he very difficult to replace. He hoped his future life would be as happy as in the past. Mr E. J. Wilton (National Sefvice Department) said he had known Mr arid Mbs Jenkin for most of his life. All hoped Mr Jenldh would have a well-earned rest; he had/ worked very hard in public activities id this town. Other speakers were Mr J. Cleave, formerly of Coromandel, who since his return from the war has been stationed at the Thames office, Mr A. Smith, Miss F. M. Glahville (Department of Justice), Miss McEnteer and Miss M. M. Cosgrove. The presentation of a smoker’s set was made to Mr Jenkin and' of a vase to Mrs Jenkin, with musical honours.

Mr Jenkin, in returning thinks, said his work was oldsely allied to the principles which fee, in friendly society work, had held for 45 years. For that reason it had been all the more congenial to him. There was nothing more noble and ennobling than to do something for those who were burdened.

Speaking of the many officers with whom he had' worked, he paid a tribute to the services at present being given by Messrs Woodcock and Wilton. To discharge conscientiously his duties had always been one of the foremost principles of his life, and the fact that he had given satisfaction gratified him very much. He hoped to continue for many years his work in the hospitals, said Mr Jenkin, in extending deep thanks, on behalf of his wife and himself, for the presentations, and would have very pleasant recollections of the times he had spent at the office. In conclusion, Mr Kay expressed thanks to Mesdames Woodcock, McEnteer and members of the office staff for the lavish afternoon tea provided.