West Cumberland Times Saturday, Nov. 15, 1930 Presentation to Mr. J. TURNBULL

Presentation to Mr. J. TURNBULL

West Cumberland Times - Saturday, Nov. 15, 1930

PRESENTATION TO MR. J. TURNBULL, CAMERTON. _____         Mr. John TURNBULL, Camerton Hall, for  over seven years manager of the Camerton Coal and Firebrick Co., was the  recipient of a gift from employees, the presentation taking place on Tuesday  night at his residence.       Mr. Alfred SEWELL, who presided over a  large company, said he personally regretted the leave-taking of one who had been  a very good friend to all the employees of the colliery, and who took a broad  minded view of all things. Bothe Mr. and Mrs. TURNBULL had taken a close  interest in the social welfare of the village, and in their new home they wished  them every success, (applause.)       Mr. John S. STUBBS, one of the firm's  oldest employees, in handing over a beautiful silver coffee service, said that  the presentation was not made because it was a custom, but because the employees  felt it was their duty to shoe their esteem for Mr. TURNBULL. On behalf of all  connected with the Colliery and Brickworks he asked them to accept the gift, and  trusted that both Mrs. TURNBULL and he would have a long life and success to  enjoy it, (applause.)       Replying on behalf of Mrs. TURNBULL and  himself, Mr. TURNBULL, who was deeply moved by the kindness shown him, said it  was very difficult to find the words to express his feeling of gratitude. He  thanked them for their sincerity, and when he left the district it would be very  pleasant to remember the thoughts of many friends they were leaving behind.  (applause.)       Miss. Vera TURNBULL received a pearl  necklet, and Master Elliott (Sonny) TURNBULL a pair of gold sleeve links.       Mr. John FAWCETT, on behalf of the  staff, Mr. Wm. TURNBULL, secretary of the Miner''s Lodge, and Mr. George WALKER,  delegate also spoke.       Vocal items were contributed by Miss. P.  OWEN, Workington, Messrs. G. W. JACKSON, J. WALLACE (Flimby) and B. B.  EDGAR.       Dance music was provided by Messrs.  Harry T. PARKER, Dan MINICAN (Great Clifton), and Wm. BOWMAN (Cockermouth). A  vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. TURNBULL and the singing of "For they are jolly  good people" and "Auld Lang Syne," terminated a most enjoyable evening.       The coffee service, which was supplied  by Mr. Jno. WALKER, jeweller, Workington, was inscribed "Presented to Mr. and  Mrs. TURNBULL by the staff and workmen of the Camerton Colliery and Firebrick  Company, as a token of their esteem and respect. November 11th 1930."       Mr. TURNBULL, who is Rural District  Councillor for the village, also served as chairman of the Parish Meeting. He  held a similar position in connection with the Miner's Welfare Institute.     **************************

 

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