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New Zealand Tablet, Volume 11, Issue 10, 11 March 1909, Page 377

Sergeant Gough, who has-been stationed in Winton for the past four years, and who recently received notice of Ins promotion and transference to Christchurch (says the local Becord), was .tendered a farewell by a number of his friends on February 25. The Mayor (Mr. C D Moore) ...occupied the chair, and in introducing the guest of the evening, congratulated him, on his promotion, and the important position he was about to take in Christchurch. During his residence in' Winton, Sergeant Gough had won the respect and esteem of^ei:y r one by his genial bearing and straightforward manner/^a'nd^in the performance of his official duties had always shown discretion and forbearance. •• He had much pleasure in presenting Mrs. Gough with a travelling rug and silver tea and coffee service, and wished Mr. and Mrs. Gough health and happiness m their new home. Mr. D. McKenzie said it gave him great pleasure, to testify to the many sterling qualities possessed by their guest. He had known Sergeant Gough in his official capacity and as a private citizen for some considerable time, and" had always found him courteous and obliging, and was extremely sorry at his departure from their midst. Messrs. D. King, J. Thomson (Lochiel), J. Looncy, B. Jamieson, and J. Tobin endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers as to the zeal, courtesy, and tact of Sergeant Gough in his official capacity, and his sterling, qualities in private life/ and wished him and his wife health and prosperity in their new sphere. Sergeant Gough, in reply, sincerely thanked those, present for the handsome presents given ~Mrs. Gough, and the kind remarks expressed with regard to himself. Four years ago he had come to Winton a perfect stranger, -but the hand of friendship had been extended to him on every side, and he could honestly say that those four years had been the happiest of the twenty-two years he had spent in the service. He had always endeavored to carry out his duties, which were at times very trying, to the best of his ability. He was extremely sorry at Reaving the district and the many firm friends he had made during his residence amongst them* A pleasant gathering terminated with> the singing of ' Auld lang syne.'