.Tolm Smith had worked for the corporation for forty-odd years, and decided to retire. The company, in consideration of liis long and faithful ser.vice, arranged to give him a monetary recognition. The superintendent of the works, a German and an extra, good mechanic, was asked to present it. He was advised to yse a little sentiment in making the presentation speech, and tin's is the way lie did it:—"John, you hafl" work for the company over forty years?"—"Yes.''—"Your are going to retire?''—"Yes."—''Yell! They are so glad of it that, they asked me to hand you this twenty pounds." For children's hacking cough at night Woods-Great Peppermint " Cure. Is Cd and 2s CkJ. .»
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14284, 27 August 1910, Page 4 (Supplement)
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112Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 14284, 27 August 1910, Page 4 (Supplement)
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