VALEDICTORY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8344, 29 January 1907, Page 5

VALEDICTORY.

PRESENTATIONS TO MR F. J. DIGNAN. At the Commercial and Farmers' Club, last evening, Mr F. J. Dignan, manager of the Masterton Branch of the Bank of New Zealand, who has been transferred to the Ashburton branch of the Bank, and who will leave for that place during the present week, was the recipient of presentations from the Masterton Bowling Club and the Commercial and Farmers' Club. There were about fifty persons present. Mr 0. PragnelJ, vice-president of the Masterton Bowling Club, in making a presentation to Mr Dignan on behalf of the members of the club, said that one and all were very sorry that Mr Dignan was going to leave Masterton. The bowlers would exceedingly regret his departure, not only as a citizen but as a bowler. Mr Dignan had been associated with the Masterton Bowling Club since he came to Masterton, nine years ago, and for four years he had occupied the position of president of the club. It would be very hard to replace their departing president. Mr Dignan had presented the club with a handsome drinking fountain which would always stand as a monument of his services to the club, and by which he would always be remembered. In handing to Mr Dignan an illuminated address, bearing fifty-seven signatures, the speaker wished him every success in his future career. The text of the address is as follows: —"We, the office-bearers and members of the Masterton Bowling Club, desire to convey to you our appreciation of the manner in which you have carried out the duties of president of the club during the past four years. Your interest in thp club has been shown by your generosity, and nothing 'has appeared too onerous to you so long as the welfare of the club was concerned, and you have done everything in your power to promote its interests. We sincerely regret your departure from Masterton as it means a loss to the club, which it will be hard to fill, and We wish you all prosperity and success in your new sphere of labour, and no doubt you, at times, will think with kindly feelings of the many friends you have left in Masterton, especially the members of the Masterton Bowling Club." Mr W. H. Jackson said he thought he could not add to what had already been -said by Mr Pragnell. No one regretted Mr Dignan's departure more than the speaker did. Mr Jackson referred eulogistically to the recent Bowling Tournament, to Mr Dignan's efforts to make it a success, and to Mr Dignan's other services to the club. Mr E. McEwen also referred to the valuable services rendered to the club by Mr Dignan. Mr Dignan,"in replying, said that during his association with the Bowling Club he had had many tasks to perform, and he had-managed to get through them, but the task that had been set him that evening was the hardest he had yet experienced. It had been a pleasure to him to interest himself in the Bowling Club. During his short stay in the town he had wished to do all'he could to help the Bowling Club and the town generally and he hoped he had been, in a measure, successful. He deeply regretted having been absent from the recent Bowling Tournament, but he was pleased to know that it had been the success he had wished it. He referred in eulogistic terms to the good work that had been done by the club's caretaker, Mr G. Seale. In conclusion Mr Dignan said he was not likely to forget the club, and if he were inclined to he would always have the handsome testimonial beside him to remind him of it.

Mr D. Guild,, vice-president of the Commercial and Farmers' Club, pre- • sented Mr Dignan with a gold watch, on behalf of the in-ambers of that 4 club. In doing so, Mr Guild said - that during the short time he had occupied the position of vice-presi-dent of the club, it had been a pleasure to mee.t its president, Mr Dignan. He could see by the attendance there that evening the respect the townspeople had for Mr Dignan. Mr Dignan had been president of the club for three years, and had capably filled the position. He could assure Mr Dignan that he had the esteem of every member of the club. The president had seen the club grow from its inception and the members were proud of its flourishing condition. He felt sure that Mr Dignan would also be proud of. the pro- " gress the club had made under his presidency. ; Messrs ■L. J. Hooper, J. Whit- ' taker, J. Macara, and W. G. Lasnb also spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr Dignan's services to the club. Mr Dignan suitably acknowledged the gift.- He would always treasure the members' gift to him, and in conclusion he wished them all a prosperous future. The health of Mr >Dignan was then drunk, with musical honours... The toasts of the Masterton Bowling Club and Commercial and Farmers' Club were also honoured. The remainder of the evening was spent in a convivial manner, several songs and recitations being given by those present. '

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