VALEDICTORY

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3953, 8 June 1929, Page 3

VALEDICTORY

Mr. E. Tregomiing, clerk at the local railway station, was entertained at a social gathering in the Town Hall supper-room on Thursday evening by members of the railway staff and business people, prior to his departure on transfer to Te Awaimutu. Mr. Martin (stationmaster) presided and referred with regret to the departure of the guest who, by the efficient and courteous discharge of his duties during his connection with the local station for a period of upwards of ■three years, had won the esteem and respect of all with whom he had come into contact. He wished both Mr. and Mrs. Tregonning health and prosperity in their new home. Messrs G. F. Smith and R. N. Speirs on behalf of the business people, J. M. Thomson, on behalf of the local carriers and It. Mayer on behalf of Shipping, and Constable Bell, all expressed regret at the guest’s departure and endorsed the chairman’s eulogistic remarks. On behalf of those represented Mr. Tregonning was presented with a travelling rug and silver tea pot for Mrs. Tregonning. Mjr. Tregonning, in acknowledging the bind expressions and tokens of esteem, said he regretted parting with so many friends with whom it had been a pleasure to 'be associated. He had endeavoured to discharge Ids duties in fairness to all. The guest’s health was then drunk with musical honours. Refreshments were then partaken of and an enjoyable social hour spent.