MR GALWEY'S DEPARTURE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LVIII, Issue 8941, 16 December 1907, Page 5

MR GALWEY'S DEPARTURE.

PRESENTED WITH A GOLD WATCH.

A large number of citizens gathered in the farmer's room of Messrs Abraham and Williams' premises on Saturday afternoon when Mr W. H. L. Galwey, who has been in charge of the local branch of the Bank of New South Wales for some years past and is now leaving to take temporary control of the Aucklaud branch, was the recipient of a presentation at the hands of the Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine).

Mr Coradine, in a few words expressed the great esteem iv which* Mr Galwey was held by the citizens of Masterton, aud said he (the speaker) was pleased to be present on such an occasiou. In Mr Galwey Masterton had possessed a most respected citizen aud a very capable bank manager. A bank manager was, he said, something akin to a doctor—the former was wOnt to feel the financial pulse of the public, aud he knew their ailments well. Nevertheless, a great amount of skill and tact was required for the position, to insure that tho interests of all concerned were properly conserved. Mr Galwey had proved an admirable bank manager and by his tact had earned the esteem and coufideuce of all with whom he came iuto contact in business. His dealings had always been fair, and his treatmeut of clients most courteous. The speaker said he felt sure Mr Galwey would enjoy the same respect and confidence in Auckland as he had done in Masterton. Mr Coradine then handed to Mr Galwey a handsome gold watch from clients of the bank aud citizens, and in doing so he said that au illuminated address was being prepared and would be forwarded to Mr Galwey at Auckland.

Mr Galwey, in thanking the Mayor and citizens for the handsome present, said he felt he hardly deserved such kinduess. He felt very pleased to think the people of Masterton had been satisfied with his administration of the bank's affairs, and for himself he could say in return that this satisfactory result was due in a great measure to the clients themselves. Mr Galwey then introduced his successor, Mr A. Paul, of Wellington, whom the speaker said he had known for over thirty years, and fouud a very capable official. Mr Galwey again returned hearty thanks for the honour shown him.

Mr Paul thanked Mr Galwey for his eulogy of the speaker, aucl said he would do liis best to give the same satisfaction as that gentleman had giveu.