PRESENTATION.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1968, 15 June 1880, Page 3

PRESENTATION.

Mr William Ennis, Inspector of Permanent Ways, who is about to leave Ashburton for Invercargill, to which place he has been promoted, was on last Saturday evening, in Mr Quill’s Hotel, entertained at dinner and presented with a very handsome marble clock by the railway employes of the Ashburton district. Over forty men, including all the local representatives of the Press, sat down to an excellent spread, provided in that peculiarly satisfactory manner for which Mr Quill is so well known, and, after ample justice had been done to the viands, and the usual loyal and patriotic toasts drunk, Mr Pilkington, who officiated as chairman, called upon Mr Dynes to make the presentation. Mr Dynes, in doing so, referred in eulogistic terms to Mr Ennis’ efficiency as a permanent way inspector, stating that he combined sound judgment with a practical knowledge of his business, and that if all the officers of the railway wore as proficient in their respective department s Mr Ennis was in his, the railways of New Zealand would be worked more satisfactorily. Mr Ennis, in reply, said the best staff of permanent way men in Now Zealand were to be found in the Ashburton district. Mr Ennis’ health having been drunk with musical honors, “The Canterbury Railways,” coupled with the names of Messrs Pilkington and Stephens, “ The Secretary, Mr David Henderson,” “ The Press” and “The Ladies” were duly honored, and after several songs had been sung and a most enjoyable evening spent the party separated.