THE REV. D. JAMIESON.

North Otago Times, Volume CV, Issue 13927, 9 July 1917, Page 8

THE REV. D. JAMIESON.

(PRESENTATION OF PURSE OF /SOVEREIGNS, On Saturday afternoon i, representative gathering met at the'JNortli Otago Club rooms for the purpose of making a presentation to the Rev. I),- Jameson, M.A.' Mr Wm. Gardiner, jun., p.esided, and expressed pleasure at the number present to "do honour to a good man." All were aware that increasing years had forced their guest to forego his seat on a horse for the more comfortable one of a motor car, and his.many friends throughout North Otago had conceived the happy thought of presenting their friend- with a substantial purse of sovereigns in order to provide petrol for his recent purchase. He had pleasure in making the presentation, with the sincere wishes of all present that health and happiness would bo the lot of Mr and Mrs Jamieson for many years to come, and that their three sons, now on .active service, would return to them safe and sound.

The Rev. Father O'Council was pleased to be present, to take part in a presentation to one whose friendship he .valued/ He had always recognised, the rev. gentleman as one who stood for the proper use of sport, but not its abuse, and the large number of sportsmen present wasl an indication of the esteem in which their guest was held,

Captain Redmond said he was pleased, as representative of the military section of the community, to do honour to the chaplain-captain of the. territorial forces, of which body everv member would go "nap" on their guest. Messrs 0, R. Wise, W. Milne, G, M. Procter, and G. Livingstone also spoke emphasising the esteem in which all held the reverend gentleman. Mr J. B. Reid, of Elderslie, wrote regretting his inability to be present. lie eulogistieally referred to the good work and influence of Mr Jamieson in liis large parish and the warm esteem with which all true sportsmen held him.

The Rev. Mr Jamieson, iv\ risinig to respond, was greeted warmly. In thanking those present for thoir-gen-emus and kindly gift, he made reference to the clean fanner in which racing in North Otago was conducted. In the matter of its work and pleasure, lie had always felt that the Church should adopt a kindly, sunny feeling towards humanity, and by doing so it would lie influential in checking anything wrong, and helping anything good, lie thanked the gathering for their good wishes.