Constable Gillespie
We regret to learn that the steps taken by Constable Gillespee in connection with a recent prosecution where a licensed victualler was the defendant, have resulted in the "vials of wrath" .of his official superiors being opened and poured upon his devoted head. Whatever may be the views taken by those "placed in authority over him," it must be a great satisfaction to Mr Gilubspis to know that his actions were endorsed, and upheld with approving notices, by every paper on this coast, and by every right thinking man. In Palmerston and Feilding Constable GnvLESPEE has been a "terror to evildoers," yet has earned the esteem of the law-abiding part of the community. He has been not only a painstaking officer but a most eligible citizen, and should he be driven, by a course of unwarranted tyranny, from the service to which he has been such an ornament, he will be gladly welcomed as a settler among those who : have by a long experience of his worth learned to estimate his good qualities at their proper value. As has been ' the case from the beginning of time, he, like all others who have endeav-
oured to do their duty without resj>ect of persons, has undoubtedly made strong and bitter enemies, who have exercised an influence against him the evil consequences of which should have been fended off by big superiors, but we suspect that in the case of some of tbe latter, they have been only too glad to see a popular brother officer "slated" a little, there always being a slight feeling of satisfaction to be discovered in the misfortunes of our fellows, even, on the part of the most liberal of us. We understand that the destination of Constable G-illespie is the Waitara, where we have every confidence he will win the good esteem of the residents, although he may feel a certain diffidence in doing his duty when his actions are so likely to be looked at with jealous eyes by his superiors. We heartily wish him good luck, and confusion to his enemies.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/FS18850108.2.7
Bibliographic details
Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 88, 8 January 1885, Page 2
Word Count
349Constable Gillespie Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 88, 8 January 1885, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in