PRESENTATIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8355, 8 September 1890, Page 10

PRESENTATIONS.

Mr. J. F. Hart, Wellington, who retires from the Customs Department after a connection of 29 years, was on August 15 presented by mercantile gentlemen with a nurse of sovereigns and an address. Mr. hart leaves for England, via Auckland. On the 25th August the pupils of Professor Carrollo's athletic classes presented to Master Frank Macindoe a handsome medal as a token of their appreciation of his good qualities, and a souvenir of many happy hours spent together. Master Macindoe leaves Auckland very shortly to begin life on board the New Zealand Shipping Company's clipper ship Waimate, where he is to study practical seamanship under the guidance of that genial skipper Captain Canese. A pleasing incident, illustrating the good feeling which should exist between teachers and pupils, took place in Ponsonby on the 20th August, in the form of a presentation of a very handsome inkstand, together with a birthday book, to Mr. F. P. Burton, assistant master of the Ponsonby school, by the scholars of the sixth standard. The donors had ascertained the birthday of the teacher, in order to make the presentation on an appropriate occasion. A short address expressing good wishes and kindly feelingsaccompanied the gift, for which Mr. Burton thanked his pupils in feeling terms. The well-known artist, Mr. T. L. Drummond, who has been for many years in tho establishment of Messrs. T. and S. Morriii and Co., left their employ on August 23 to engage in business at Whangarei. On August 23 all the employees were called into the board-room by Mr. J. \V. Henderson, the secretary, when that gentleman, on behalf of tho employees, presented Mr. Drummond with a purse of sovereigns with which to purchase a souvenir for himself that would remind him in years to come of some old friends, and be a token of their regard for him. Mr. Drummond returned thanks in suitable terms.

An interesting ceremony occurred at Mr. Ha/eldine's schoolroom, Hobson Bay Road, on August 28, when .the Principal was the recipient, of a handsome souvenir from his pupils prior to his departure for England next week. The gift was a beautifnl inlaid box of native woods, and was presented by Professor Carrollo, who, in a neat speech, on behalf of numerous friends, expressed their hopes for Mr. Hazeldine's future prosperity. The remainder of the evening was devoted to social enjoyments very pleasantly. Master Abbott was presented with Professor Carrollo's silver medal for proficiency in gymnastics. A pleasing ceremony took place at the Auckland Freezing Works on Sept. 4, when Mr. James, who has for a long time been manager of the establishment, was presented by his fellow-employes with a handsome and valuable clock, as a token of their appreciation of his many good qualities. Mr. S. D. Hanna, who made the presentation, referred in laudatory terms to Mr. James's personal merits and to the kindly feeling and mutual esteem which had always existed between him and !

his fellow-workmen. Mr. James left on I Sept. 4 for Waitara to engage in business i on his own account. The presentation of diplomas to eraduates of the Canterbury College took place at Christchurch on Friday afternoon, the '29th August, in the presence of a large assembly, chiefly ladies. Professor Cook occupied the chair and gave an address. The other speakers were Bishop Julius and Mr. J. Hay. The proceedings were very orderly. The following students received diplomas : —M.A.'s.: Lilian Harriet Williams and Mary Jane McLean. B.A.'s.: Eraud Marion Anna Krull, Agnes Elizabeth Tindall, Benjamin Samuel Bull, Thos. Richard Cresswell, Curtis Crowther Plante. A pleasing incident took p'ace on August 25, when Mr. J. Drum, who recently broke his wrist while playing for the Orient F.C. against the Athletic F.C., was made a presentation of an amount subscribed by the members of his club supplemented by a liberal donation of two guineas from the Ru<?by Union. 'J he annual ceromony of presenting the diplomas to tho Auckland graduates of tho New Zealand University, who obtained degrees at the last examinations, took place on Aug. 28 at tho Choral Hall, and was attended by a crowded audience. 11 is Lordship, Bishop Cowie, presided, and on the platform wero several graduates, wearing their gowns. Thediplomas were presented by tho Bishop. Dr. T. W. Bell received the M.D. degree. M.A. diplomas were awarded to tho following :—Misses Mary Muir Sinclair and Edith Alary Adams, and Messrs J. H. Turner and Hugh Shrewsbury. The following received the B.A. dogreo :— Miss Syivia E. Gilford, Messrs. Donald Murray, Frederick J. Carter, G. Lippiatt, and J. T. Knott. Dr. Bell and Mr. Murray were absent. The other graduates received their diplomas in person, and were greatly applauded when they ascended the platform. Addresses were delivered by Bishop Cowie, Mr. Upton (Mayor of Auckland), Dr, Giles, R.M., and Professor Aldis.