FAREWELL SOCIAL

Waipa Post, Volume 36, Issue 2146, 19 April 1928, Page 4

FAREWELL SOCIAL

MR AND MRS H. V. NIELSEN HONOURED. AN EFFICIENT FACTORY MANAGER.

To mark their appreciation of Mr H. V. Nielsen, who has for about five years been manager of the N. Z. DairyCompany's milk powder factory at Te Awamutu and who is leaving the Dominion to take up an, important position in America, the staffs of the milk powder and butter factories and . the suppliers to each tendered Mr Nielsen and his wife and family a complimentary farewell social at the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening. Despite several counter attractions, there was a large and representative attendance, presided over by Mr C. J. Spiers, chairman of the committee responsible for the arrangements. Proceedings opened with dancing and vocal items, the latter being contributed by a partv of Hamilton artists, including Mrs Nash, Messrs H. Piper, H. Marsh and Bateman.

Then the chairman referred to the objects of the assembly, and called upon Mr A. H. Roberts, manager of the butter factory, to make the presentation of a silver mounted solid leather travelling bag to Mr Nielsen, a toilet set to Mrs Nielsen, and a handbag to Miss Rosa Nielsen, who for the past two years had also been a member of the factory staff. Mr Roberts first read a telegram of regrets at inability to be present and good wishes towards Mr Nielsen and family from Mr J. Y. Kirkman, superintendent of the company's butter factories. Proceeding, he said that as one of the guest's colleagues he was proud to honour such a sterling man. The company and its suppliers, and indeed every resident of the Dominion should be proud that a big American firm had come to New Zealand for a man to fill an important position. (Applause.) He was sure Mr Nielsen would prove worthy of the choice, for he was one of the most capable men in the industry in this Dominion. Relations with him had always been of the most cordial nature; he was keen, efficient and courteous, and it was a pleasure to work with him.

Messrs A. J. Roach (on behalf of the united staffs), Morris (head butter supervisor for the company's factories), W. G. Macky (for the suppliers), C. J. Spiers (another member of the local suppliers' committee) and J. T. Young (who represents the district on the directorate) all added their good wishes for Mr Nielsen's success in his new appointment. They all regretted that he was severing such pleasant associations, but realised that he was bound to rise to a high place in his aalling. They rejoiced that he had won well earned promotion, and assured him that they would watch his career with great interest. What he had achieved in a small way in New Zealand, he was quite capable of repeating in a larger sphere—all agreed as to that.

After the assemblage had lustily sang "They are Jolly. Good Fellows," Mr Nielsen rose to respond. He said he was gratified and elated at the warmth of their appreciation and good wishes, and he would always do his best to be worthy of them. He had been very fortunate in the past in being associated with people who were straightforward and imbued with the common desire to improve the dairying industry, and he felt confident he would not disappoint them in America. Some of the happiest years of his life had been spent in Te Awamutu, and he would take away with him very pleasant and lasting memories. As for what he had done in the dairy factory, he had only done what any man should do; he had had a very loyal staff. No man alone could have got through successfully without that loyalty and goodwill from staff, suppliers, and fellow officers and directors. He concluded by sincerely thanking, on behalf of his wife, family and himself, the many friends for their expressions and tokens of goodwill. Dancing was then resumed, with Mr H. Wilson as M.C., and supper served by a committee of ladies.