PRESENTATIONS.

Waipukurau Press, Issue 18, 16 February 1906, Page 3

PRESENTATIONS.

—o — A pleasing ceremony took place at the Post Office last evening, when the lacal staff presented one of their number, Mr Lewis Sharpin, with a set of gold sleeve links, on the eve of his departure to the learner’s gallery, Oamaru. Mr Logan, posimasior, in making the presentation, said it gave him great pleasure in asking Mr Siiarpin’s.acceptance of this token of esteem and good fellowsnip in which he was held by the staff, and hoped it would remind him of the “ link ” of friendship and common interests which bound them together. Mr Logan also alluded to the fact that in less than three years he had made an exceptionally good pass from a messengership to a cadetship, and the secret of his success was perseverance and attention to his duties. This, in his opinion, was an encouragement to all the lads in the town to do likewise. He wished him all success in his future career, and sincerely hoped by good conduct, he would keep the fair name he hau won for himself and the honor of the pretty little township from which he had sprung.

Mr Sharpin suitably responded, and thanked his office mates for the tangible token of their good feeling towards him, and said that while he had tried to do his best his present position was mainly due to the kindly interest taken in him by his seniors, and the trouble they had gone to to teach him his duties. He would always look back to Waipukurau with great pleasure, uot only as his home, but also where he had been enabled to make a good start in life.

After the Foresters’ meeting lastnight Air Sharpin was presented with a handsome leather valise, in which had been placed some stamps —of the gold metal variety. The presentation was made by Air G. 11. Graham, who referred to the guest’s good qualities; was sure he would advance in his calling, and he might return some day as Waipukurau postmaster. Air E. Houseman and others also spoke. Air Sharpin suitably returned thanks. Refreshments were served, and during the evening a number of songs and recitations were "iven. o Air Sharpin left by the express train this morning.