The Keswick Guardian Sat June 2 1894 ST. JOHNS-IN-THE-VALE.

ST. JOHNS-IN-THE-VALE.

The Keswick Guardian - Sat June 2 1894

ST. JOHNS-IN-THE-VALE. Church of England School  On Tuesday last, at the close of the annual inspection, the children of the above school presented Miss M. A. Gibson with a beautiful album and dressing-case on the occasion of her vacating the post of mistress which she has held for five years. The idea originated amongst the children of those expressing their affectionate esteem for their mistress; and the senior boy, Charles Robinson, was appointed to receive their contributions. The vicar, the Rev. Robt. Vaughan, first gave expression to the appreciation of the managers and of the whole parish of Miss Gibson`s character and services. Services which no salary could adequately pay for, and appreciation which no presentation could adequately express. Having explained that the other managers were Unavoidably absent, he called upon the oldest boy and oldest girl to make the presentation. Miss Gibson who was surprised and touched at this spontaneous expression of the children`s affection, replied in suitable terms. It was strange to see the mingled feelings of the little ones-eyes filled with tears even when smiles and hearty cheers expressed their wishes for Miss Gibson`s happiness in her new work, Miss Todhunter, of Workington has been appointed to succeed Miss Gibson