A TESTIMONIAL.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 468, 9 July 1902, Page 3

A TESTIMONIAL.

SHABBY TREATMENT. At the Waihi Borough Council meeting a communication was received from Mr A. Y. Ross, jun. (late acting town clerk) asking for immediate execution of the testimonial promised to him by 7 tho Council on May 15 last, as he required tho document to enable him to apply for oortain positions. Messrs Tanner and Campbell thought the matter should be deferred until the return of the Mayor. Mr Donaldson proposed “ That the Waihi Borough Council in moeting assembled have much pleasure in testifying that Mr A. Y. Ross has filled the position of town clerk, treasurer and returning officer to tho Borough of Waihi in a capable and efficient manner, and can confidently rocommend him for a similar situation to anyone requiring the services of a reliable, honest and energetic servant in a position of trust.” The Chairman (Mr Georgo Moyes) said tho testimonial would have to be given under tho hand of tho Mayor, and ho oould not seo how the Council could act in His Worship’s absence. Mr Slevin said thoy would only bo fulfilling tho Council's promise by giving Mr Ross a testimonial. Mr Dick said he did not see how Mr Ross could be given a testimonial when he had called a Councillor “ a traitor.” Mr Campboll said he was present on tho occasion referred to. The meeting had only just adjourned. Mr Slevin said tho Council could not fairly go back on its promise to Mr Ross on account- of an incident that occurred after the Council had risen. Mr Katz said it was downright “ cheek " on tho part of any man, even. though he was the Mayor, to go against tho motion of the Council. Mr Dick thought Mr Ross should bo requested to apologiso to the councillor he had insulted. Mr Donaldson said as Mr Ross was present the Council might learn from him if tho Mayor had refused him the promised testimonial. Mr A. Y. Ross, on tho chairman’s invitation to speak, said he had asked the Mayor for tho testimonial, but he was told he did not deservo it after tho way ho had spoken to a Councillor, and that ho would have to apologise before he got the testinkmial. In consequence of not obtaining tho Council's credential he had been debarred from applying for several positions. The Chairman said he would not sign the testimonial in the Mayor’s absence. Mr Donaldson said the chairman must either sign or vacate the chair. After several warm arguments pro and con, it was finally decided by a majority of ono that the matter be deferred until the Mayor’s return from Wellington.