PRESENTATION TO MR AND MRS RICH (LATE MANAGER THAMES VALLEY LAND COMPANY).

Waikato Times, Issue 3204, 7 January 1893, Page 2

PRESENTATION TO MR AND MRS RICH (LATE MANAGER THAMES VALLEY LAND COMPANY).

We learn that Mr and Mrs Rich were the recipients in Christmas week of a hand-somely-engrossed testimonial from the employees of the Thames A'ulley Land Company and residents of the Lichfield District. The testimonial was presented by Mr Thomas Freeman on behalf of the subscribers at a complimentary entertain meiit given t» Mr and Mrs Rich in the Lichlii'ld scli'iml-lihii*!', which conveyed th-' handsome pivsent of n valuable puir nf buggy horses to Mr Rich and a set of cutlery t'> Mrs Rich. Mr Rich, acknowledged in suitable terms on behalf of Mrs Rich and himself, the kindly feeling which had prompted the generous action of the donors, and expressed the warm interest he should always take in the wel'ure of the Thames Valley Company. Tho following is the text ot the testimonial : Lichliohl, December 10th, 1592. F. D. Rich, Esq., Wondstock.-Dear Sir; Upon tho occasion of your letirinsr from the management of the Thames Valley Laud Company's estates, we are desirous of conveying you an assurance of the respect and esteem in which you are held by tho residents of the district. As an earnest of our cordial good wishes, we ask you to accept tho pair of buggy horses which were your favourites when you were manager for the Company j wo trust that they will do you as good service in tho future as they have in the past. We trust that the arduous and anxious years you have devoted to the development of the Thames Valley Land Company's estates will be productive of lading benefit to the district, and that the variety of fescuo grass introduced by you will prove successful beyond your most sanguine expectations. We sincerely hope that Mrs Rich and yourself will be spared to enjoy a long and peaceful eventide of happiness and prosperity, and that your retirement to Woodstock will not entirely sever a connection which is associated with so many kindly memories.—Yours very sincerely. [Here follow tho names of the numerous signatories 1

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