Valedictory
V INVERCARGILL, January 31. A gathering of about 50 representative citizens farewelled Mr McCarthy, S.M., today. The Mayor, with whom was associated Mf J. Turnbull (senior J.P., and former Magistrate), presided. The speakers referred to Mr McCarthy's desire to improve the social conditions of the city. Mr Watson, chairman, of the Harbour Board, said that all fair-minded people must admit that he did his duty according to his conscience, and had done his best for the advancement of good living, and the suppression of crime and disorder, and in losing Mr McCarthy those who had these things at heart lost a friend. A presentation of silverware, beside a gold tangle for Mrs McCarthy, was made.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXII, Issue 12379, 1 February 1908, Page 5
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116Valedictory Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXII, Issue 12379, 1 February 1908, Page 5
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