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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 9 (January 1, 1929)

Pleasing our Patrons

Pleasing our Patrons.

In a letter to the General Manager of Railways, Mr. H. H. Sterling, Mr. A. J. Hutchinson, Chairman of Trustees of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind (Auckland) refers, in the following appreciative terms, to the courtesy and kindness shewn by members of the staff to the boys of the Jubilee Institute Band which recently toured the Dominion:—

Box 87, Auckland,

Dear Mr. Sterling,— 14/12/28.

The boys returned (Jubilee Institute Band) on Saturday last after a most successful and profitable trip through New Zealand. Mr. Mackenzie (the Band Master) and Mr. Byers (House Master) since their return have mentioned over and over again the kindness and attention of the members of your staff, from stationmaster to the youngest junior. Every grade of officer they came in contact with made a special effort to help. The arrangements made were far more than we anticipated. At every meeting Mr. Mackenzie made mention of this fact. We are indeed grateful and thankful. It was a free job as far as the Railways were concerned, but it proved a great gift—cheerfully given.

Members of the Committee and the officers of the Railway Department who worked energetically for the success of the East Coast Railway Excursion.

Members of the Committee and the officers of the Railway Department who worked energetically for the success of the East Coast Railway Excursion.

Another thing that is well worth mentioning is that the porters, luggage men, etc., would not accept any tips. “We are all glad to help you,” they said.

When I wrote, as Chairman, and asked this favour, I did not contemplate that from one end of New Zealand to the other such kindness would be shewn. You have, in no small way, aided us to demonstrate the fact that the blind are not a hopeless, helpless lot, but a cheerful, happy body of capable boys and girls, men and women. Next time you are in Auckland, come out to the Institute. You will then realise just how much you have done, and that the blind are worthy of the service you have rendered them.

Again many thanks. Would you please, through your Magazine, convey to every member of the service our (the Board's and the Institute's) appreciation and thanks, and our best wishes for a happy Christmas and a successful New Year.—With kind regards, your's very sincerely,

A. J. Hutchinson, Chairman.