Lot 2715

Description

Dunedin Liedertafel, stock fob medal in gold (probably 9ct, 11.8g, 33x24mm), by G. & T. Y. (G. & T. Young, Dunedin), scroll and ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'To/C.F.Edgar/on his leaving/Dunedin/In recognition of 12 Years/Membership/27.6.04'. Very fine.

The following courtesy National Library of New Zealand - Papers Past - from the Auckland Star, 29 June 1904:

"The members of the Dunedin Trinity Methodist Church assembled to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. C.F.Edgar, on the eve of their departure to Auckland, Mr. Edgar has been promoted by Messrs. Sargood. Son, and Ewen. The Rev. C.H.Laws said 'that they, had gathered to say "good-bye" to two of the most respected members of their congregation. Mr. Edgar had for some time been one of the church trustees, and he was also for some years a faithful member of the choir, Mrs. Edgar had devoted long and valued services to the church, as a member of the choir, and as a Sunday-school teacher. On behalf of the trustees of the church he had to present Mr. and Mrs. Edgar with a silver hot water kettle, and on behalf of the choir, to present Mrs. Edgar with a salad bowl, and Mr. Edgar with a silver-mounted walking-stick, also Mr. E.Edgar with a silver pencil case. Mr. Edgar had been a prominent member of the Dunedin Liedertafel for the past 12 years, and the members on Monday presented him with an inscribed chain pendant. He and his family left for Auckland yesterday."