PRESENTATIONS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5501, 28 February 1896, Page 1

PRESENTATIONS.

A number of business people met at the Council Chambers, Lyttelton, yesterday afternoon, to bid farewell to Mr R. Westenra on the occasion of his leaving to take charge o£ the Sank of New Zealand at Tauranga. The Mayor presided, and on behalf of the subscribers presented Mr Westenra with a handsome marble clock, which bore the following inscription: — "Presented to R. W. Westenra, Esq., as a token of esteem by a few Lyttelton friends ; Feb. 27, 1896." Mr Laurenson,in adding a few words to the remarks made by the Mayor, said^ that Mr Westenra had not only protected the bank's interest in every possible way, but had increased its popularity. They all regretted very much his departure, but congratulated him upon his promotion. Mr Westenra briefly returned thanks, and expressed his sorrow at leaving so many friends. Dr Guthrie proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Westenra, which was heartily drunk. There was a large gathering at the Misses Carr's school of shortliand and typewriting on Wednesday evening, on the occasion of a presentation to the principals of the school. Miss Ethel Hart, on behalf of the pupils and expupils, presented Miss A. M. Carr with a watch and Miss Ethel Carr with a handsome bevelled-glass mirror. Miss Hart, an ex-pupil of the school, in making the presentation, spoke of the trouble which the Misses Carr had taken to advance those under their care, and referred to the number of their ex-pupils who now occupied responsible positions in commercial establishments. The Misses Carr suitably replied. The watch, in addition to bearing Miss Carr's monogram, has the inscription, in shorthand characters, " Presented to Miss A. M. Carr, from her pupils for 1895."