BOYS' INSTITUTE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 190, 22 August 1901, Page 2

BOYS' INSTITUTE.

PRESENTATION TO MR. OOOBRAN*. A VERY pleasing little ceremony took place on Wednesday evening, at the Boys' Institute, when a presentation was made to Mr. Cochrane, who ha* been very closely identified with the work of the Institute since its inception. There was a good attendance of boys, and a number of adults were aba present. Mr. Dempsey, speaking on behalf of the boys, made a few remark* in appreciation of the work done by Mr. Cochrane. He was glad to note too that the boys themselves took a very great interest in the Institute, the conduct of, which was left almost ontirely in the hands of monitors selected from among the elder lade. The Institute had proved a great euoeess, and he hoped it would continue to go on growing. Several gentlemen had volunteered to oome forward and supervise the work of the Institute on various evening', but he felt it would b> vory hard to replace Mr. Cochrane. As he was go'ng, ho«ev?r, tbeveonid ooly wish bim happiness and prosperity, and hope that at sine time be would return.

Master E. Tuobridg', the Miliar monitor, then stepped forward rod in* faw Appropriate words asked Mr. Cochran o's acceptance of a silver-mounted umbre'la. which bore a suitable insc-ip-tion, as a tiken of the esteem in which he w s he'd by the boys. Mr. Cochrane, who was heartily aplaude<), io thanking the bays for their ■gift, urged them to persevere with thoir work. They should give every assia'ai'.ce to those in authority. Referring to his own work, he said that had been preatly over-rated (warm «• pres-ions from Mr. Dxmpeey and the boys), as the boys v ad practically "ru* the show " theme ' •■• s. He was pleased

to say the public had responded liberally to the appeal for funds for the Ins*itut«, a sum of £34 having been subscribed. The Institute was free from debt, except the piano, which had henn obtained on time payments.' l Several gentlemen bad oofM forward with substantial help, press had rendered valuable waaisfcanee. Mr. Cochrane referred particularly to the work done for the Institute by Mr. Peuo, nf the Heratyl, and pi-opofad a vote of thanks t> him, whioh was carried by acchmittion. Mr. Fenn briefly replied, and the proceedings closed with musical honours to Mr. Cochrane.