Valedictory.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 397, 23 April 1902, Page 3

Valedictory.

A. very pleasing function took place on Saturday evening, when Mr Jas. Georgoson, of the local railway staff, who has been trs-isforred to Cross Creek, was made .the recipient of a presentation from y the members of the Gisborne Tent of tho Independent Order of Rechabites. Bro. M. G. Nasmith, jun., Chief Ruler, in making the presentation, referred to Bro. Georgeson’s work as Levitts of the Tent and as a former secretary of the Juvenile Tent. He was a painstaking officer, and took a great pride in his work, being very zealous in the cause of the Order. All regretted losing such au efficient officer, but ail joined in congratulating him on his promotion. On behalf of the brethren of the Tent ho asked Bro. Goorgoson’s acceptance of a handsome travelling case, as a token of the esteem in which ho was held by the

members, and he hoped that the case would remind him of the happy times they had had together. Ho wished Bro. Georgeson every success in his new location. Bro. Georgeson, in returning thanks, said he had been taken by surprise, for he had been lured there that evening under false pretences. He said words failed him to acknowledge properly the tribute of thanks that he wished to pay the members for their handsome present. His work had been a token of love, and what he had done was .from pure love of the work. He would always remember with pleasure the happy hours they had spent together, and he would greatly prize the present. Bro. J. Peckover, Treasurer, said he wished to add a few words. He wished God’s blessing to rest on the brother—a greater blessing could not be desired. He trusted the brother would remain true to his principles as a Recbabite, for if he did so he was sure to prosper. Bro. A. \V. Kirk, Past Chief Ruler, also spoke in eulogistic terms of the brother’s work in both the adult aud juvenile Tents. Re hoped the brother would remain a brother of the Order, and as there was no Tent in the settlement where he had been transferred to, he hoped Bro. Georgeson would join one of tho Tents nearest to his new residence. He also wished the brother all success. Bro. W. Roland, Steward, and Bro. H. Webb, Past Chief Ruler, also added a few words of farewell aud best wishes, and the gathering dispersed. 1 •