THE PRESENTATION.

Thames Advertiser, Volume XXIX, Issue 9230, 23 December 1898, Page 3

THE PRESENTATION.

Mr McDonald then presented Miss ! Haeelden, on behn-£ of tho teaohers of tho schools of the Thames district, and ihe children and assistant teachers of the Kauaerauga Girls' School, with a handsome silver tea kettle, butter dieh, sugar and cream set,and aciiso of knives and forks. Accompanying the gifts were a testimonial and the following letter:—"'lo Miss Haeelden, head teacher, Kauaoranaia Qirle , School: December 22nd, 1898. — Tho undermentioned teachers desire your acceptance of the accompanying sjuvenirae a slight tokon of their estoem and ■sympathy, at tho sumo time wishing you the compliments of the season and every success and happiness, in the future.-! , . Iseiuougfir, F. Maoky. A \V. B. Davip, E. Herrick, E, Kae, E Gibson, A. Paltridito (Waio-Karaka), W. H. Nowton, E, Hnrria (Tararu), H. Phillips, M. Phillips, W. Hamraoud, N. Benshaw, M. Driver, E. Mcßae,H. Maeon.E. Ashman (Kauieranga Boys'), W.H. Hall (Waioiahi), Murray (Kopu), A. Shrofi (Puma), F, Murphy (Mwuiy Bay),"

Mr McDonald, in making the pre eentation, expressed a hope that Mis." Haseldon would long bo spared to use the gifts. Mies.Hasoldon said: Ho nnf know how to thank you for your kindness. The presentation is a groat surpriso to mo, and it shows how well you can keep a seoret, for I nover hoard a broath about it. I thank you most heartily for those pretty presents. I shall always think of you with affection and love. I wish all tho teachers who have helped mo during the many years I have be. n hero were preseLt to-day. I shall always remember them for the way in which they have helped me, and I hope that in the ooming years you children will remembor the leßSons I have taught you. (Applause.) The Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan said: J was asked a few minutes ngo to say a low words, by the worthy Chairman of the Committee (Mr Paull). The Rov Mr Serpell and myself are of one mind, in one respect—thut. a man has no right to speak Oα the spur of the moment. If ho does he may say something foolish. A mho. should be ashamed of saying anything foolish. But since Miss Haselden has asked me to say a fow words on her behalf, 1 must say that we aro all agreed on one point—we regret that Miss Hase!. den is leaving us, after so many years. Miss Haselden oxpressed a wish that all the teachers who have laboured with her, during so many years, could have been hero this afternoon. A wish not to be accomplished—Alas! I will not make a long speech. Boys and girls like short speeches and long holidays. Od behalf of Miss Haselden, let me thank you for the nice prosents you have given her. She carries with her to her new home the good wishes of all here present, and also'of many who are 'not here this afternoon. Ido uot really think that Mies Haseldon will, by-and-byo, have any cause to regret leaving a school like this, The sohool was too large for her for some years. Not for her to manage, but being a woman- and a kind-hearted woman—she took upon horself duties which, in course of time, were left to her to perform. I have from time to time visited Miss Haselden, and have always found her full of trouble, worry, and anxiety. She bad pile on'pile of exercise books' to correot. I believe no other head teacher attempts to do thia kind of work, I,believe I am speaking the truth when I say that in a quieter school ehe will be far happier. She will go amongst strangers, but will make ner mark as a devoted teacher, and one capable of instilling knowledge into the obildren. I now call upon you to give three cheers for Miss Haselden. (Applause.) The oall for cheers was enthusiastically responded to by the children. ANOTHER PRESENTATION. Mr McDonald then presented Miss Holloway (who is severing her connection with the eohool) with a handsome fan, on behalf of the children. Miss Holloway thanked the children in a few appropriate words. The children next sang "Auld Lang Syne " and the National' Anthem, after which the sohool was dismissed, Miss Haselden shaking hands with each of,her pupils as they left the room. ~ . . Miss Haselden informed our repre* snntative that she had given each of the pupils a card, and had sent photographs of herself to thoir parents. In future the Kauaeranga Girls' Sohool will bo known as the Kauaeranga Sandes Street School, and the Boys' School as the Kauaeranga I Baillie Street School.