VALEDICTORY.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 11 August 1919, Page 3

VALEDICTORY.

PRESENTATION TO MR AND MRS C. J. SPIERS. A very pleasant little gathering was held at Te Horo recently, when a number of prominent local residents assembled at Mr Hugh Spiers’ residence, Te Horo, for the purpose of bidding good-bye to Mr and Mrs C’. .1. Spiers on the eve of their departure from the district. Air A. McDougall. on behalf of the residents of Te Horo. presented Mr Spiers with a valuable silver vratch, suitably engraved. Mr McDougall spoke of the many important positions i filled by .Mr Spiers during his twleve years’ residence in the district, and the energy and ability he had displayed in each and every office to which lie was elected. He had been chairman of directors of the Co op. Dairy Company, chairman of the School Committee, a foremost worker in patriotic efforts, and was always in the forefront when any good work needed assistance. They would greatly miss both Mr and Mrs Spiers, and all wished them every happiness tend prosperity in their newhome, whrever it might be. Mr AY. J. Diaper spoke of Mr Spiers’ kindly disposition, his undoubted abilities, which ho had freely used for the benefit of the local residents, and the zeal he had shown in his labours. Mr Spiers always looked on the best of a man or woman—always saw a person ’» good points, and had proved a good friend to many in Te Horo. Mr Kirk added his testimony, endoring the previous speakers’ remarks, and saying that Air Spiers had undoubtedly been one of the ablest and most energetic men Te Horo had ever had. and would be very much missed. Airs Spiets was also presented with a very handsome handbag, nicely inscribed. reference being made to that lady’s many estimable qualities, and valuable assistance she had rendered in all social gatherings, etc. Mr Spiers, who was much affected, suitably returned thanks. He said he had doubtless made mistakes, but he had honestly tried to do his “little bit” for Te Horo and district while residing there, and was exceedingly > pleased to know that some at least appreciated his efforts. He said he was surprised to find that he had so many good friend? in Te Horo. He heartily thanked them, on behalf of his wife and himself, and said he would always look back with much pleasure to their sojourn in Te Horo.