Presentation to C. M. Ross, Esq.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3639, 14 April 1906, Page 3

Presentation to C. M. Ross, Esq.

On Thursday evening last, after the closing hour, Mr C. M. Ross, of C. M. Ross & Co., the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, was waited upon by the whole of his employees and presented with a handsomely framed Illuminated Address, on the occasion of his leaving Palmerston on his first trip to the Old Country. The address was presented by the manager, Mr James Wallace, who referred in his remarks to the continued advancement which the firm had made, since it was founded by the present proprietor twenty-four years ago. The business which had begun in a very small way, had grown and prospered till they now had premises with the largest ground floor space of any firm in their own line between Wellington and Auck - land. The name of Ross and the Bon Marche had become household words in the Manawatu district, and the leading position held by the firm was almost entirely due to Mr Ross’s commercial foresight, straight dealing and untiring energy. On Mr Wallace handing over the Address, three hearty cheers were given for Mr Ross, and all united in wishing him ‘ ‘ bon voyage.” Mr Ross in his reply thanked

them one and all for their gooc wishes on this occasion, and fo l .the token of esteem which Mr Wallace had presented in thei; name, he would hesitate to affirm all that had been said about himself, but he felt certain that the prosperity of the firm was largely due to the loyalty and ability his assistants past and present. The good relations which had alwavs existed between himself and his employees he believed was largely due to the principle or which he had always acted ; never to ask them to do anything he would not care to do himself, and always treating them in the same manner as he himself would like to be treated, were he in their position. The address which was signed by all the assistants, was as follows “To C. Ross Esq., Palmerston N. On the eve of you departure far the Old Country, we, the undersigned employees of Messrs C. M. Ross & Co., wish to put on record our appreciation of you. Some o f us have long been connected with the Business while other have only lately joined it, but one and all desire to express their esteem for yon as an employer, recognising your uprightness of character, your straight and fair dealing and your untiring industry, which havmade the business what it is today. , We hope the voyage will be a pleasant one, will bring you restoration to your usual health, that many pleasant days are in store for you, and that you will return to Palmerston North greatly benefited in every way from your trip Home.”