TESTIMONIAL TO MR. "WILLIAM HALL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 114, 14 April 1870, Page 5

TESTIMONIAL TO MR. "WILLIAM HALL.

On Friday, evening a public presentation was made to Mr. William, Hal], late Bailiff of the Lawrenca Court, on his leaving the Tuap ( eka district for -the Dunstan. A considerable number of the citizens had met in the Commercial Assembly Room, when Mr. Mears was called to the chair. In opening the proceedings, Mr. Mears said, they- had met for the purpose of presenting one of the oldest Tuapeka residents with a token of the esteem in whiclvhe was held by the inhabitants of - ths district. Mr. Hall had been respected and held ' in that esteem which should be the pride of every man, and*, which all should cherish. That esteem had been deservedly earned by Mr. Hall, who, with his partner in life, had been ever foremost in rendering assistance toany charitable object to their utmost ability. Tnrning to Mr. Hall, and addressing him, Mr. Mears said, I have been placed in this position through the absence of the Mayor, who I have no doubt would have been proud of the duty which has been allotted to me — to present you with this testimonial. . The testimonial appreciative of Mr. Hall's character and his many kind services, was then read-, and twenty signatures were appended.'to it. The testimonial was neatly, printed in gold and colours, and handsomely framed.

Mr. Mears continued — I have also the pleasure to present you with this watch, and hope you^may long live to wear it as a token of the esteem in which you are held by those many friends you leave in Tuappka.

Mr. Hall replied in a few appropriate words. He said •he w.as no hand at speech-making, bu.t he must express the pleasure it gave him ( to,foel that, after spending sp many ypara in the district, his humble services had been appreciated by his fellow-townsmen v He. felt extremely grateful and happy" to think he had gained the esteem and well wishes of so many friends. He hoped none of them would ever require the services of a bailiff, but always manage to steer clear of them. In, the performance of his various duties-, public and private, he had tried to please and give satisfaction, and he was glad to know his services had been appreciated. Three, hearty choers were ,then_given for Mr. Hall, af^ter which the meeting separated.

The watch, which was a very handsome one, was from the stock of Mr. Farrer, watchmaker, Peel-street.