VALEDICTORY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3718, 4 October 1906, Page 2

VALEDICTORY.

A very pleasant function took place in Mr M. Perreau’s refreshment rooms last evening, where a number of friends of Mr E. E. Hill assembled to make him a presentation and bid him farewell. The affair was organised very" hurriedly. Among those present were representatives of the Debating Society, Rowing Club and prominent townsmen. Mr Clemett occupied the chair and on his right was seated the guest of the evening. Mr C. E. Barnard occupied the vice-chair. After the toast of “ The King ” had been proposed by the vice-chair-man, the chairman proposed the toast of the departing guest, and in doing so referred to Mr Hill’s departure with regret. He staled that Mr Hill had been a painstaking and energetic secretary of the local boating club which he had helped along considerably, he paid a tribute to the debating society with which Mr Hill was connected and referred to his many' good qualities. Messrs Haggerty, \V. G. Banard, Spellman and Frew also added theirqu.ita in support of what the chairman had said. The toast was drunk with musical honors. At a later stage Mr Clemett presented Mr Hill with a handsome double gold Albert, with gold cross pendant, to mark the universal esteem in which he was held. He said the very best wishes of those present would follow the recipient in his new sphere of labor at Auckland. As a dentist Mr Hill ranked high in the profession and he humorously added that he was pleased to know that he was going near the “gum fields.” Mr Hill responded, and in reference to the Rowing Club, said it was gratifying to be able to speak of the advance the club had made during his secretaryship, and he believed that the club would be able to get a crew together this season that may perhaps regain some of its lost laurels. With a few words referring to the Debating Society, Mr Hill concluded by thanking all present for their handsome gift and kindly expressions.

The toast “The Press” was honored and several items were contributed. After the toast “Mr Perreau ” (the caterer), the gathering broke up with the singing of Auld Tang Syne.