PRESENTATIONS

Temuka Leader, Issue 10549, 24 November 1923, Page 3

PRESENTATIONS

TO Mil AND MRS W. H. SIMISTER Yesterday morning Mr W. 11. Simister (who lias, been stationed-at Teniuka as a police constable for a little over two years, and lias now been lent to the Government of Kara tonga for a period of two year-.-, where he will have the rank of Inspector) was entertained by a number of leading citizens and given a 'presentation as a mark of the respect and esteem in which ho is held. The gathering was hold In Mr W. Budd's Tea Rooms and was a large and very representative one.Several apologies were received, the writers all testifying to the sterling qualities of Mr Simister, and wishing him success. The chair was, occupied by the Mayor, Mr Gunnion, on his right being the guest, and on bis left Mr J. B. Sinclair, president of the Teuiuka Business Men's Association. Mr Budd had provided an appetising little spread, and after justice had bee-u done""to this the toast of "The King" was loyally honoured. The Mayor, in proposing the toast of "Our Guest," said they had met to say good-bye to and congratulate Constable Simister on his promotion. They all regretted that he was going away. He came to Tomuka homeless, and, hi a sense | friendless, for he knew no one, but he soon got into a house, and made friends. He came here to do his duty, and be believed all honoured him for doing it. That a community wanted 'such men-to enforce the law wa s seen i a Melbourne recently when the men whose duty It was to see that the law was kept, wem.i oh strike, and lawlassne?s and rio%J followed. It seenied that they could not do without the guardians'of; the peace, Constable Simister had done: his duty "without fear or but never took proceeditigs unnece-sv

! sarily. No one could complain at his actions, and all would admit [that he had done hi s duty aud done it -well. (Applause). He hoped his successor would do the same, and ho felt sure that he would. Te/.mika had been very lucky in the ;,Uast in its. police officers; they had all tried to do their duty. (Applause)-? He ha-dniuch pleasure, on behalf of his frionds, in presenting their guest with a token of their appreciation, and. also a sont for his wife. Thoir friends < hoped that they would find their gifts useful. They wished them good health and the best, of luck, i and their -guest high promotion. | ( Applause). '" ;• I

The- toast, was. drunk with musical honours;. .., Mr said, ,as president of the Business Men.'*- Association, he had much pleasure in 'endorsing the Mayor's remarks. While they regretted his departure they wished him every success in his new sphere, goo ( ] health and happiness. (Applause). They would admit that. he had given all law-breakers a "hot" time, and now he was going to get a hot time himself. (Laughter). He thought it a great compliment that Constable Simiste r had been selected from among many other well qualified officers to take such a responsible position in Raratonga, and, like the Mayor, he believed he would attain high offlc 0 jn his profession. Ho wished him and his wife and family all prosperity in the future. (Applause) .

Mr D. B. Muij- said they were sustaining a great loss in the removal of Mr Simister from Temuka. He was a straight out, true man, aud bucii men . "were valuable to the ■ community. Ho believed hi the law.of compensation, and it was operating : ho.ro in bringing about his promotion. - Constable Simister was "a • fearlesa; man and had done his duty-in a manner rarely seen. He had not had the pleasure of knowing Mrs Simister until the previous day, but he understood she was a. very line woman, and her departure meant a loss to the community. He was glad to see such a ropresemtative gathering, as it showed how highly their guest was esteemed. In conclusion Mr Muir wished their guest and his wifo ana family the very best of health and prosprity, and "God Speed." It" ever tlmy came back to Temuka :they /wouild get a. hearty welcome, (Applause). ..Mr G. 11. Clements read apologies from a number of business men a.;id others wiio were unable to be present, and said ho had been asked to speak on behalf of the licensed victuallers. Practically all the licensed victuallers, had subscribed to the testimonial. All would admit that Constable Simister was strict in on forcing the law, a/nd keeping the town clean, but they would also say that h e was a man, and the? i knew what he would do if lie saw the. law broken. Therefore, he won their respect. They all wished him success and prosperity tn llaratonMr Clements said they all knew ga. Speaking as a business man, that their guest had done his duty In helping to keep the town clean, a<nd his best wishes were with him and his wife and family. (Applause).

M r W. E. Evans endorsed the remarks of the previous speaker? a Justice of the Peace, he bad probably come into contact with Constable Simister more than many others, and could say that he "was an efficient, equitable, conscientious and zealous officer. As a rule, they had been very fortunate in their police, officers for years. Ho congratulated Constable Simister on his promotion, and was sure that he would perform his new and more important duties in the same manner as he had performed, his duties in the past. He wished Constable Simister and his wife good health and prosperity i u their new home. (Applause).

Mr W. Gibbs heartily endorsed th e remarks of the previous speakers. He was in a Government position himself, but he would rather speak as a private citizen. The people °* Temuka recognised that in Constable Simister they had a man wuo would stand up for them and assist them if they needed the assistance of th G law. They knew be was to be absolutely trusted, and would do his duty without fear .or favour. They had been very fortunate in having him here. He was a man whose conduct reflected credit o n the force. They saw what had happened in Melbourne when the police strike occurred. In hoaouring Mr Simister they were honouring the whole police force. He wished him and, Mrs Simister a pleasant journey to thei r new home and a prosperous future. (Applause). Mr E. Lee, on behalf of present and past, officials of the Court, testified to Constable Simis;ter' s efficiency as a police officer, and wished him and Mrs Simister ;ill success. (Applause). Iu replying, Constable Simister apologised for the absence of Mrs Simister, who was not very well, ana on her behalf thanked them fo r their very kind presentation and he could say ditto on his owai behalf. He would much rather face anything than this. Since he came to Temuka a little over two years ago he had tried to do his duty to the best of his ability, and if he had- sulcceotded ;in [giving "-satisfaction he was satisfied, He ' would .often look .'-back td the time he had spent, in • Temuka. He liked the town,', but. best.of all he liked the - p eople. He. . k u ew .. m a :i y c i 1' -->;r s would have, liked to be present, i,or they-had rtola nlm ,sa. Ho thanked:

Messrs Evans and Gibb 3 ,for the part they bad taken in getting up the testimonial, but he wished to thank one and all. He was going to a land of mosquitoes and boat, but would have to get accustomed ■ to it. They would often think of i their friends in Tcmiika. The po- | lice scrvic e was one of change, and his removal was one of them. They bad said be' deserved promotion. Well, at any rate, he had done his best; to deserve it. He wished them a prosperous, and happy Now eYar. When he came to Temuka again he hoped he would find it much advanced. He believed it had < l great and prosperous future. (Loud applause). The-presentation to Mrs Simister consisted "of a solid leather suitcase, and to Mr s Simister a valuable morocco ladies' handbag containing, a S°°d roll of notes. Mr and Mrs W. H, Simister left Temuka by . ior the norjtb, and were seen off by i-a- number offriends.

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