CONGHATULATORY.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1922, Page 1

CONGHATULATORY.

At the conclusion of the Westland Land Bpard meeting yesterday afternoon reference was made to the approaching departure of Mr A. J. Ro&siter, who is retiring on superannuation from the Department. Mr Rossiter has been Clerk to the Land Board for some years and during hi a term of office he hag had a considerable amount of extra work in connection with the advances to discharged soldiers. Mr B. Ward stated that he understood that this was Mr Rossiter’s last appearance at the Board table He wished to express his appreciation of the kindly relations that had always existed between him and the Board. He had been most obliging, and had anticipated the wants of Board members in many details It was a matter of regret that Mr Rossiter wag leaving as Secretary. He had been in the service for 30 years. He wished to pay a tribute to Mr Rossiter’s work in connection with application by returned soldiers. Time goes on and he wa s pleased that Mr Rossiter is retiring with a good record and he wished him long life and prosperity and would be pleased to hear of his welfare. Air Houliston seconded Mr Ward’s remarks and regretted ]og s of Mr Rossiter’s servioes.

Mr Clayton wag sorry about Mr Rossiter’s departure and wished him good luck in his new locality. Mr Malliuson also joined in the expression of good wishes. Air Galbraith (Commissioner) regretted the necessity to part. He had found Air Rossiter to be a good and faithful civil servant. Mr W. Wilson (representing the Land Agents) also voiced his regret and spoke of the assistance and help he had been in forwrading the work of the Land Board. Air Ilessel (representing the solicitors) also regretted Mr Rossiter's departure. He spoke of him as a courteous and obliging officer and wished him every prosperity. Mr Rossiter thanked the members for their courteous appreciation of his efforts to carry out the work of the Land Board and referred to the amicable relations that had always existed between him and the Board officiate. He regretted his departure and was sorry to leave Westland. He had carried out hi ß duties to the best of his ability and was grateful for the kindly thoughts and expressions that had fallen from the various speakers.