PRESENTATION TO MISS WILLIAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3940, 9 May 1929, Page 2

PRESENTATION TO MISS WILLIAMS.

BY TEACHING STAFF AND COMMITTEE.

A very pleasant social was held in the D.H. School last evening, "lien the (catching staff and committee entertained Aliss A. M. T. Williams, infant mistress, on the eve of her retirement from the teaching profession and presented her with tokens of esteem. Mr. F. A. Alason (headmaster) presided and Air. Chipper officiated as AI.C. Vocal items were contribute* by Mrs. Dool and Air. Alason, and cards, and games whiled away a pleasant time. At the supper adjournment, Air. Alason referred to the object of the gathering and said that the school and profession were losing one of its best teachers. He referred to Aliss Williams’ connection with the school as infant mistress for a period of upwards of nine years and paid a splendid tribute to her efficient, conscientious and devoted woilk, her loyalty to himself and staff. She was beloved by all and particularly by the little ones who passed through her hands. Her resignation would be 'keenly felt by all and it was pleasing to know that she would be settling in Foxton among her friends. He wished Aliss Wiillia|ms every happiness for the future.

Afr. J. K. Hornblow, on behalf of the com'mittee and teaching staff, presented Aliss Williams with an cak dinner wagon, suitably engraved, and some dainty china cups and saucers. In making the presentation All'. Hornblow referred to the committee’s and Board’s high appreciation of Aliss Williams’ services and the regret expressed at her retirement. He endorsed the good wishes expressed by Air. Alason. Air. Perreau also endorsed all that the previous speakers had said. Miss Williams was greeted with prolonged applause on rising to respond and made a happy speech in which she referred to her school experiences and the happy relationships which had existed between herself and the staff and committee. Since she had been connected with the school about 1500 children had passed through her'hands and over fifty teachers had come and gone to and from the school. It was a pleasure to know that the ex-pupils, almost without exception, had been well-equipped to fight life’s battles and it was always a pleasure to hear of their success. She referred to the splendidly equipped school and the improvements effected since her arrival. She felt deeply touched by the kindly remark's of the speakers and the tokens of esteem from the staff and committee. Her association with the school would always remiain as a pleasant memory. Musical honours and cheers were then accorded the guest who was jSrtrroun'ded by those present and accorded individual good wishes for her future happiness.