A POPULAR POSTMISTRESS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21019, 7 May 1930, Page 12

A POPULAR POSTMISTRESS.

MISS M'CARTHY’S RETIREMENT. A number 1 of residents of St. Kilda met last, night in the St. Kilda Post Office to bid'farewell to Miss M.-M'Carthy, who has held the position of postmistress in the borough for . the past six-years, and who is now retiring on' superannuation. Prior to coming to St. Kilda, Miss M'Carthy held positions at Charleston, Raetihi, Wellington, and New Plymouth, her service extending altogether to 34 years. Mr W. Carroll said that Miss M'Carthy had been kindness itself since she had been in charge at St. Kilda, and they could not let her go without jjjhowing, in some tangible way, their regret at her departure. . Mr S M. Harrison, chief postmaster, Dunedin, expressed his pleasure at being present, and at, knowing that the people of St. Kilda desired to show their appreciation of the services rendered by Miss M'Carthy. It was gratifying to him to find that one of the officers had served the department so faithfully that the residents of St. Kilda desired to mark her departure in a tangible manner. It was pleasing to him to" convey to Miss M'Carthy the best wishes of the officers with ,whorn he was associated in Dunedin. Their desire was that Miss M'Carthy would spend many happy years in retirement., The speaker went on to refer to superannuation, mentioning that the offiers of the department contributed ‘no small amount towards the fund. The Government’s contribution was small by comparison. In conclusion he said that Miss M'Carthy had given splendid service in several districts. Mr W. B. M'Kenzie, postmaster at South Dunedin, and Mr King also spoke briefly; The Mayor of St. Kijcla (Mr J, Beattie) ±hcn presented Miss M'Carthy with a leather travelling case, a handbag, and a travelling rug. on behalf of the residents, He said he regarded this as a pleasing duty, and proceeded to refer to the efficient services rendered by Miss M'Carthy. One matter he had particularly noticed was the courtesy of the young lads who came under Miss M'Carthy’s control. They were diligent in carrying out their duties, and that was.no doubt dm; to the training of Miss M'Carthy. He made the presentation with a great deal of pleasure, and hoped that the recipient might have a long life, arid continued health. Mr W. G. Griffon (town clerk), in returning tljanks on behalf of Miss M'Carthy, exprefeed the that what had been said about her was well merited. Ho did not know that he had met anyone who had - conducted similar business with so much cheerfulness as Miss M'Carthy had done. A social hour was then spent by those present.