AT THE RAILWAY STATION.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 August 1917, Page 7

AT THE RAILWAY STATION.

I'FAREWELLEvG GUARD J. RICHARDS After the trains had oil been accounted for and locomotives had "banked" ■their fires the clerical and loco, men assembled in one of the rooms on Monday I evening to bid farewell to Guard J. Richards, who has been promoted to goods foremnn at Christchurch. Tho Mr. Peach, was the first speaker, and in a few brief words'congratulated Guard Richards on his well* deserved promotion to Christchurch, and, on behalf of the employees, presented him with a. handsome leather travelling bag and MVs. Richards a silver milk jug (both inscribed). Mr. Beck, coaching-foreman, said he hud found Guard Richards always ready. Any emergency did not troublo liim and lie was pleased to see him secure welldeserved promotion. He was always ready to assist the young men coming up in the same line of duties, and for that reason was deserving of their best thanks.

Ticket inspector Holston, Guards •Barnes and Winter and loco, foremen "Spratt, Hodges, Hack aud Nisbet, on be- ■ Half of tlie assistant guards, all added their acknowledgements of the good fellowship existing and trusted their departing corarado would enjoy a long lease of prosperity in his new duties. Mr. iF. Sandford said ho had previous knowledge of tho railways and appreciated the courtesy ftnd consideration extended to him by the railway authorities. On behalf of Mr. Tvrer, of the Stratford school, he wished to convey to Guard Richards and other guarijs, the appreciation of the headmaster of the care and attention bestowed on the children travelling bv train. Also, on behalf of a few friends who were constantly on tho train, ho desired Guard RichUi'di' acceptance of a case of pipfes, and trusted that his new move would be a beneficial one in every sensi* of the word. Mr J. Andrews also added a few words of appreciation of the general co\irt( I s\ 'extended to the travelling public by tliA ■railway officials, and trusted that Guard ■Richards' time at Cliristehurch would be a 3 smooth-running as was apparent in Turanaki. Guard Kichards briefly bub feelingly acknowledged £!»e. gifts and kindnesses ■extended to him. Ho admitted being •rather outspoken, but they must take 'him as they found him, and if he ' cut up rough, then the man catching it deserved all ho got."