PRESENTATION TO MR. J. DAY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8982, 13 September 1892, Page 6

PRESENTATION TO MR. J. DAY.

Mr. J. Day, who until recently lias been inspector of permanent ways on the Wanganui section of tlio New Zealand Railway.?, has recently been promoted to Auckland. As his departure from Waiiganni was somewhat sudden, the men employed under him had not time to prepare the address and souvenir which they purposed to present to him, and it has been forwarded on to Auckland. The presentation is a beautiful gold chronometer, procured from Messrs. Stewart Dawson arid Co., and the inner case bears the following inscription: "Presented to Mr. J. Day by employes of Wanganui section New Zealand railways, stli September, 1892." The present and accompanying address were forwarded to Mr. McLean, resident engineer, for presentation, and several members of the Auckland employes were present at noon yesterday, when the ceremony took place. Mr. McLean said that Mr. Pepper, of Wanganui, had written, stating that owing to the hurried departure of Mr. Day they had been unable to arrange for the presentation to him of a souvenir, and he had asked him (Mr. McLean) to make it on their behalf. It was accompanied* by the following address :—

Wanganui, August 25. 1892. To J. Day, Esq., Inspector Permanent Way, New Zealand Railways, Auckland. Honoured Sir,— We, the undersigned, employees in the maintenance department on the Wanganui section of the New Zealand Railways, request you to accept the accompanying souvenir, as representing the sentiments entertained for you by those who have been under your chargesome of us for many years. We felt, sir, that every man who conscientiously performed the duties allotted to him would receive what was right in return. We trust, sir, that the same feelings will exist between yourself and those under your charge in the more important position you have been removed to. Wishing-your-self, Mrs. Day and family, health and happiness in your new home.—We are,. &c. (.Signed) G. Evans, and 42 otheis. Mr. McLean added that he did not think he need say more, lie was sure the present and address were sent with the best intentions and wishes, and no doubt Mr. Day would earn the same good feelings in Auckland. lb was, he might say, a very handsome watch, and it would no doubt enable Mr. Day to always keep up to railway time.

Mr. Day said he was very glad the men had been satisfied with him. Ho had always tried to do his best for the men, and for the department, aim he should always continue to do so.

Mr. McLean said he should convey to those who sent the presentation Mr. Day's very best thanks, and tell them how much he appreciated their gift.