PRESENTATIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8693, 9 October 1891, Page 2 (Supplement)

PRESENTATIONS.

A vkuy pleasing ceremony took place on the 12th September, at the Government Buildings, Tauranga, when a large num. ber of leading citizens met to present Mr E. B. Alexander, of the National Bank there, with a purse of fifty sovereigns, as « testimonial of tho esteem and respect in which he is held. Lieutenant • Colonel Uowell, V.C., who was in the chair, made the presentation, and in a few appropriate words referred to the high and honourable position attained by Mr. Alexander, both socially and as a banker. He then presen. ted the purse of sovereigns and a suitable testimonial signed on behalf of the subscribers from Te Puke, Tauranga, Kali, kati, and even Waihi. Mr. Alexander a « visibly affected, and on behalf of himseli and Mrs. Alexander returned their heartfelt thanks for the presentation, which wag received as an expression of kindly feolinnand good wishes rather than in reference to its intrinsic value.

Mr. H. H. Jackson, Locomotive Engineer of the Auckland Railways, was on Sept. 22 married to- Miss M. Worsp, daughter ol Captain Worep. Bishop Cowie performed the ceremony at St. Mary's, Parncll. The engines Oil the Onehunga and Waikato lines were gaily decorated with flowers and evergreens, while strings of flags, etc., were flying from the engine sheds and work, shops. The bridegroom received a very beautiful token of esteem and goodwill from the officers of tho Locomotive Department of New Zealand. The presentation 1 consists of a very rich and handsome silver tea and coffee service of eight pieces. The salver is handsomely engraved with a pretty water scene and ferns, and bears the following inscription:—"Presented to Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Jackson on the occasion of their marriage, by the officers of the Locomotive Department of the New Zealand Railways," There is also a beautiful box of ivory mounted cutlery from the running stuff of the Locomotive Department, Auckland Railways, between whom and Mr. Jackson there is and has always been the utmost good feeling and mutual esteem. The men enployod in the workshops have also presented a set of claret jugs and silver-mounted decanters. He started as an apprentice sixteen years ago, and has worked his way to his present position. Nob the least gratifying part of the presentation were the beautifully-illustrated addresses in which the donors wish Mr. Jackson and his bride a happy future.

The instrument-room of the Telegraph Office was recently the scene of a very interesting ceremony, tho occasion being the presentation of an illuminated address from his fellow officers to Mr. W. C. Symonds, who, on account of continued ill-health, has felt compelled to resign his appointment in the Postal Telegraph Department after a service of more than 1!) years, during the greater portion of which he has fil..*d the position of Senior Operator in the Auckland office. The add res?, which bears the autographs of tho whole of the Auckland telegraph staff, is in Mr. Slator's best style. The Hon. W. J. M. Larnach was entertained at Duncdin on Sept. IS by a number of his late constituents, and was presented with an illuminated address.

The Rev. Charles Dallaston was presented with several addresses and a purse of sovereigns on the occasion of his leaving tho Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, Christchurch, for Wellington.

: A ceremony took place in 'Northern Roller Milling Company's mill in Quaystreet, on Sept. 28, connected with the severance of Mr. G. A. Buttle's connection with the company. Mr! Buttle has left the office and entered into partnership with his uncle, Mr. Joseph Newman, share and mining broker, and the members of the office staff determined that his departure should be marked by some ; substantial token of their esteem. ; They consequently obtained a very handsome and valuable silver hot water kettle, and after having a suitable inscription engraved upon it, presented it to Mr. Buttle. Mr. McCorquodale, the company's manager, made the presentation, and in doing so referred to the high esteem and confidence in which Mr. Buttle was held not only by the whole of the staff but also by the customers of the mills. Mr. Buttle- thanked the staff for their very handsome and useful present. During the whole of the time ho had been associated with Mr. M cCorquodale his intercourse with that gentleman had always been of the most cordial nature.

A very pleasing incident took place on October 1 at the District Hospital, namely, the presentation of an illuminated address to Nurse Dickson, who has . been charge nurse of the accident ward for many years, on the occasion of her marriage to Constable McCoy, and retirement from professional duty. The presentation was the gift of the resident and honorary medical staff, past and present. There were present at the ceremony a number of these gentlemen, also all the nurses and members of the working staff who could be spared off duty. Dr. Mackcllar, chairman of the honorary medical staff, made the presentation in u feeling speech, in which he recounted the past services and personal virtues of the recipient. The address is signed by the members of the resident and honorary medical staff, past and present. ■ Accompanying the address, which is framed, were also other gifts, namely, two vases and 0 very handsome clock, bearing on a silver plate the following inscription:—"Presented to Nurse Dickson from the physicians and surgeons of the Auckland Hospital as a mark of esteem and regard. September, 1S00." Mr. Atkin, chairman of the Hospital Boardj was invited to attend, bub was unable to be present owing to other engagements. • At the close of the meeting of the Auckland Boot; Manufacturers' Association, held on October 0 at Robson's Rooms, a pleasing ceremony took place, namely, the presentation of a purse of sovereigns to Mr. Hodgson, the lion, secretary. The presentation was made by : the president (Mr. H. Davy) in a few appropriate words. He said they wished to do' honour to Mr. Hodgson for the services he had rendered to the Association and also in connection with the boob trade. They desired to express their good wishes in a practical form, and he had very great pleasure- in presenting Mr. Hodgson with a purse of • sovereigns. Mr. Hodgson expressed his thanks in a suitable manner.

Our Te Kopuru correspondent writes:— Thursday, ."September 17, witnessed another of those gatherings which have been too frequent at Kopuru. After a-'residence of 1* years at Kopuru, Mr. W. M. Wood head « about to leave us to travel on behalf <>f the Kauri Timber Company. , During this time he has made a large circle of attached friends. During the latter part of his sojourn here he has been manager at Konuru. 1 11 recognition of the good wishes that have bee" showered upon him and Mrs. \Y Godhead, lii| numerous friends were invited "to a farewe'l. " At Home" oil Sept. 17, in the Kopuru Hall, which was crowded. All Kopuru was present, whilst the s.s, Tangihua brought numerous visitors from the un-river settle* ments. During an interval Air. Woodlica' 1 was called forward, when Mr. A. liarclaj» on behalf of a committee, addressed lain am his wife, and begged , their acceptance of as o '" watch, suitably inscribed. Wherever the" lot might be east lie wished them health, jo)i and prosperity. Mr. Woodhead suitably replied, and in conclusion he hoped that all thos good wishes which had been so heartily rendered might be as abundantly showered upo the. donors as upon the humble recipients. At Mr. Woodhead's ball, Mr. A. J^j'cla >1 on behalf of a committee, ; presented Mr. ■ y • Turner, sen. - (who is about to leave Kojjurw. : within illuminated I address, , lie said W • Turner had ways been to the fore 111 o ®* works. He (Mr. Barclay) had' never on presented a list to him without receiving 9' IU etantial aid, ,■ Mr. Turner suitably replied.* -