PRESENTATION.

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PRESENTATION.

A pleasant oeremony took plaoe yesterday aft.rnooo at the Taruheru Library, when Mr A. Dewing, lccal manager for Messrs Nelson Bros , was made the recipient of a presentation on the eve of hie

departure for England, Mr Tidswell, iceman, mado the presentation before the assembled staff at the Works H,e said there wap not a man present wbo would net rejoice at having an oppottuoily of showing his appreciation of the many kindnesses received from

Mr Dewing, who had spared no effort to

ensure the oomfort of each of bis employees. He was sorry that Mrs Dewmg was cot inc'u led in the presentation, as in that caie it would have been muob easier to Belect something suitable. He

felt sure that one and all wished their manager bon voyage, and a safe riturn. (Applause) Mr A. H. Hodge, chief engineer, paid a high tribute to Mr Dewing. Tho intrinsic value of ihe presentation did not express their sentiments. They all joined in wiihing Mr Dewiog " Godspeed. Mr Hogg also spoke in complimentary terms of Mr Dewing’s generosity and the kindnesses they had received at bis hands. Mr Tidswell then badded Mr Dewing a handsome travelling bag, a case of pipes, a pair of brushes, and valuable Kaiapoi rug.

In reluming thanks Mr Dewing, who was greeted with app'ause, said ho had been told half an hour ago that he was " wanted ” in the library. He did not understand why, and bad been very agreeably surprised. It was eight years since bo bad visitod the Home Count y. Then America was in tho throes of the war with Spain, and was bummiog iike a beehive that had been kicked. Ho appreciated their kindness, but tho g'it their chairman bad laid it on a bit strong. Ho would endeavor, however, to live up to that lofty ideal. He thanked them for tbeir gift, end said he would lifse to shake hands with those who had not bidden him good-bye. Three hearty oheers were given for Mr Dawing, after whioh the proceedings terminated. I

Mr Dewing takes hie departure to-day,