Reference
Z1717/2
Title
Finely illuminated testimonial to Thomas James on his retirement. Includes watercolour of the school and war memorial. Signed by S H Whitbread, Chairman of the Beds Education Committee, H E Baines, Director of Education, H L Porter, Chairman of Group of Managers, and A Prole, Local Manager. Calligraphy and drawing by D H Pestell.
Date free text
July 1921
Production date
From: 1921 To: 1921
Scope and Content
'Elstow Council School
1883 1921
Testimonial
to
Mr Thomas James.
The Managers, Teachers, Past and Present Scholars Parents and Friends desire to show their warm appreciation of the Long and Faithful services rendered by Mr James as headmaster of this school.
He has been a Living Example for Thirty Eight Years of that Integrity and Uprightness which have always been characteristic features of his teaching.
On his Retirement they have great pleasure in presenting this Testimonial and Cheque as a slight token of their Great Esteem and Gratitude, together with the wish that Mr and Mrs James may Long enjoy Health and Happiness.'
Level of description
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