after pope's retirement as chief inspector of native schools in december 1903 he was presented with an illuminated address and a beautifully carved bookcase by the teachers of the native schools teacher's association. both are now on display in the old government buildings, wellington, now the home for the law school of victoria university, wellington. the farewell statement concludes, "...we, the teachers in these schools are compelled reluctantly to bid you farewell.it is no exaggeration to say that your benevolence, your matured wisdom, and your absolute justice have built up between us a relationship quite unique in its paternal character as well as in its warmth and extent".