DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 December 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

BRIXTON. (From A Correspondent) A very pleasant afternoon was spent at Mr. H. Hall's on Teusday last when a presentation was made to Miss Wells, who has held the position of postmistress here for a number of years; but is now giving up the same. Although the weather was unfavorable there was a fair number present. After an hour or so spent in social converse, interspersed with music and song, refreshments were handed round Then Mr. Smith said he had a very pleasant duty to perform, that was to make a presentation to Miss Wells, who was now giving up a position, which she had held for a number of years. They had always found her efficient, courteous and obliging, . and the people around here felt that they could not allow the matter to pass without showing in tangible manner their appreciation of the service rendered to them during the time she had had the position. He then presented to her a gold watch and hand mirror, and hoped she would be spared many years to enjoy the same. Mr. J. Andrews said he could endorse all that Mr. Smith had said, having been for a number of years a country postmaster himself. He knew the calls that were made upon them, for while the office was only supposed to be open for certain prescribed hours, yet in the country it was practically all hours, as people passing along called for their mail at any time. He had been now for a number of years in almost daily intercourse with' Miss Wells, and he knew she had discharged her duties in a thorougly capable and efficient manner. Mr. Fred Smith, in a humorous speech, returned thanks on behalf of Miss Wells for the handsome presentation just made to her and the kindly expressions accompanying the same. Three cheers were given -for Miss Wells, and the meeting concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”