SUPERINTENDENT MARSACK.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19048, 19 December 1923, Page 7

SUPERINTENDENT MARSACK.

COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS SAY “ COOL-BYE.” Superintendent Marsack, who is retiring on superannuation from the Police Force* was the guest of honour of his friends a& the Commercial Travellers’ Club last night, there was a large and representative attendance, iJLr it. Nees (president of the club) being, in the chair. The President said they had gathered together to say farevyell to Mr Marsack on the occasion of his leaving the district. They had greatly appreciated having him as a member of the club. They admired the work he had done in his official and they also admired him as an unofficial inan—just “one of the boys.” He would like their . guest to know that wherever his lot might be cast the members of the Commercial Travellers’ Club wished him “the best.” On behalf of those present he had much pleasure in presenting him with a case of pipes, as a slight token of the esteem in which he was held by hia fellow-members. Mr J. S. Douglas (Deputy-Mayor), in proposing the toast of Mr Marsack, said that he hoped tha,t Mr Marsack would long live to enjoy his well-earned rest. He had proved himself a thorough sport, and although net of the pushing sort, had always been willing to do anything he could to help the club along. He paid a tribute to him for the excellent work he and hia officers had done during the recent disastrous floods. Messrs \V. Lawless, J. Laing, T. M. Gillies, R S. Wardrop, Commodore W. R. Waters (on behalf of Otago yachtsmen), and Farmer also spoke, the keynote of their speeches being that Superintendent Vlarsack was a “jolly good fellow.” Superintendent Marsack. on rising to respond, was greeted with “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” He said that his stay in Dunedin had been happy one, and his association with the club had contributed in no small measure to that happiness. He was very gratified that the club should bnnour him by entertaining him, and wished to thank them heartily for their handsome present. He had been in many cities, but Dunedin was the finest city in New Zealand. He had received more true hospitality in Dunedin than in any other part of the dominion. He had had a good time here, and had thoroughly enjoyed the quiet games of cribbage at the dub. He had met many fine sports, and was sorry to leave them. He praised the club •for the work it did on behalf of charity, especially eulogising the members for the assistance they had rendered during the floods. When he was put up for membership'for (he club he was in fear and trepidation that he would be “black-balled.” as ha thought the members might think “wa don’t want any detectives spying round here.” But the club knew, as well as any other decent law-abiding citizen knew, that the police were their ■ best friends. He paid a tribute to Dunedin generally as being the most law-abiding city in New Zealand. He concluded by wishing the club every success, and hoped the members would long be spared to carry on their good work. At the conclusion of his speech Superintendent Marsack was Icndlv cheered, and those present joined in “Will he no come back again.” A few choruses were given, and proceedings were terminated with “Auld Lang Syne,” Mr T. Ritchie playing the accompaniments.