PRESENTATIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9369, 20 May 1889, Page 10

PRESENTATIONS.

A pkksentalion was made to the Rev. Chas. Spurgeon by the members of the Tabernacle congregation, prior to his dcpartureby the outward 'Frisco mail steamer. It consisted of a beautifully inlaid table top illustrating New Zealand woods from the establishment of Messrs. Winks and Hall, furniture manufacturers. The presentation was made by the< Rev. Thomas Spurgeon on behalf of the church and congregation, and lie gratefully alluded to his brother's kindness in supplying the pulpit, though he came for rest instead ot work, during » time of bereavement. Mr. Charles Spurgeon in acknowledging the gift, said he had enjoyed his holiday, and was returning home invigorated by the trip. A presentation was also made to Mr. Thos. llollidgo, of an inlaid box with kauri gum specimens and greenstones, which that gentleman suitably acknowledged. There were a goodly number of Baptist friends at the steamer to bi:l them good-bye, and wish them a pleasant voyage. Dr. T. R. King, on his retirement from the medical suporintendency of SeaclilT Asylum, Dunedin, to take charge of the Auckland Asylum, was presented with a handsome marble timepiece and an illuminated address, in token of the esteem in which ho is held. Mr. Macdonald, chief warder, made the presentation in a few choice words, to which Dr. King feelingly replied. A meeting of the members of the Hebrew community took place on the sth of May at the Synagogue Chamber, Bowen-sfrect, to present, an address to Mr. David Bloom, who is about to take up his residence in Melbourne. Mr. L. 1). Nathan, Mho presided, referred in eulogistic terms to Mr. Bloom, and presented the address, which was tastefully illuminated and framed. Mr. Bloom suitably responded and said the presentation came to him as a great surprise, and he was not aware he deserved it. He concluded by wishing all the members of the community health and happiness, and if he did not see them again, hoped to hear of their welfare and prosperity. The employes of the Auckland Roller Mills took occasion to present the late foreman, who has been for many years connected with the mill, with a valuable gold chain, on the occasion of his leaving for the South to become a manager of a flour-mill in Temuka, Canterbury. Mr. Linton appropriately acknowledged the gift. The Mayor has forwarded to Mr. William Smith, of the s.s. Rotomahana, the bronze medal which was granted to him by the Royal Humane Society for the courage and humanity displayed by him in saving life at Auckland on the llth August, ISBG. As Mr. Smith's stay in Auckland was too short to admit of the public presentation of the medal, the Mayor forwarded it to him, with a complimentary letter. The act of bravery for which the medal was given arose through a cab, with a lady passenger inside, backing over the wharf. Mr. Smith jumped over the wharf to her aid, and released her from her dangerous position. At an inspection parade of the "A" Battery of New Zealand Artillery, held at the drill-shed on May 3, a presentation was mado to Sergeant-Major Lipscombe, who, after 15 years' service in the Battery in various capacities, and who was recognised as one of the great promoters of the company, found it necessary to retire from actual service and join the reserve. The gift was a beautiful marble clock,on black ground, picked out in blue and gold, with flowering designs and with handsome floriated dial. A pleasing ceremony took place at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Parnell, on the 12th May, at the close of High Mass, when the members of the children's choir presented the pastor, the Rev. Father Cilia!!, with an address. Father Gillan returned thanks.

A "'social" took place in connection with the Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge at the Lorne-street Hall on the 13th May, at which the presentation of an illuminated address and purse of sovereigns was made to Mr. Geo. Leahy, P.P.G.M. Mr. W. J. Ellis, N.G., presided. Mr. 11. J. Syms, P.P.G.M., made the presentation of the address from the members of the Lodge in a neat speech, in which he referred to the long and faithful services of Brother Leahy in the various offices of the Lodge, and expressed a, hope that he might be long spared to render further services to the order. Mr. Syms also presented Brother Leahy with a purse of sovereigns on behalf of the Lodge. Mr. Leahy acknowledged the presentation n appropriate terms. A conversazione took place at All Saints' Schoolroom on May 3. There was a good attendance of members of the Church ami congregation, the occasion bein}; to make some presentations to Mr. and Mrs. Calvert, who have been so long associated with Church work in All Saints' Mr. Calvert as a churchwarden and Mrs. Calvert as teacher of the girls' Bible-class in the Sunday School—on their approaching departure from Auckland to settle in the Rangitikei district. After some musical selections. Miss Florence Merritt came forward and, on behalf of the Bible-class girls, begged Mrs. Calvert's acceptance of a Majolica cheese-stand, as a small token of the respect in which she was held by the members of the class. Mrs. Calvert replied in suitable terms, thanking the girls for this mark of their personal regard while she had laboured among them. Mr. D. F. Kvans, parish churchwarden, presented them with an illuminated address, which he hoped in their new* home would remind them of their old friends in All .Saints'. .Mr. Calvert replied at some length, reviewing the early history of All Saints', with which he had been so long associated. On behalf of himself and Mrs. Calvert lie thanked them heartily for the tokens of their regard and esteem.