VALEDICTORY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CVIII, Issue 12910, 2 September 1902, Page 5

VALEDICTORY.

A very large gathering assembled in thel Methodist Schoolroom, Richmond, last) night, to bid farewell to a very old resT- 1 dent, Mr R. J. Paull, who is leaving tha district. Mr H. B. Sorensen presided., Songs were first given by Misses Partridge* M'Gregor and Clarke, and l Messrs Eobarts„ F. M. Collins and Peterson, after which Mr J. Clarke moved—" That this meeting! of householders tenders to Mr R. J. Paull) its best thanks for his many services to| the district, especially as member, secretary and chairman of the Richmond School Committee; that the residents of the district deeply regret Mr Paull's departure* and heartily expresses its best wishes fori the future prosperity of himself, Mrs Paulll and family." Mr C. S. Howard seconded! the motion, and spoke on behalf of tlhel teachers, who (had always found Mr Paulll a good and efficient chairman. The teachers) wished! him every success and prosperityMr H. C. Lane, secretary of the Education Board, expressed the Board's high! appreciation of Mr Paull's labours in the cause of education. The resolution was carried amidst loud applause. The 01iaii-ma.nl then presented Mr Paull with a handsome! gold watch, suitably inscribed, and Mrs Paull with a heavy Kaiapoi rug. Mr R., J. Paull made a suitable reply, in which! he said that he felt keenly leaving Richmond. Light refreshments were handed round, and many old friends took leave ol Mr and Mrs Paull before the meeting broke) UT>.