OUR KUHARA LETTER.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 3 December 1901, Page 3

OUR KUHARA LETTER.

(our own correspondent )

A very pleasant function took place on Saturday evening, when Mr M’lntosh, Government Road Overseer, who is leaving for Gisborne to undertake similar duties, was made the recipient of an address signed by forty odd workmen, and others. Mr P. Fitzgerald read the address, wherein was expressed the feelings of regret experienced at the personal loss sustained, and also the loss to the district by Mr M’lntosh being removed. Nevertheless all were pleased that the removal meant promotion. The address concluded with an expression of hearty good wishes for the welfare of Mr, Mrs M’lntosh and family, Accompanying the address was a presentation of a travelling bag to Mr M’lntosh and a purse of sovereigns to Mrs M’lntosh. The latter which was presented by Mr P. Fitzgerald was accompanied by many expressions of admiration for the good qualities of the recipient. Mr M’lntosh responded for himself and his wife, and thanked the donors for the gifts, remarking that it was very gratifying to think that he had been appreciated by his subordinates. He would treasure the gifts as long as he lived. Mr Wm. Adair who is to succeed Mr Mclntosh, is I understand, to be initiated into his new duties on Wednesday. He comes amongst us with the reputation of being a very capable man, Mr S. Arnerich, I regret to say, met with a rather nasty accident to his eye on Saturday last. While at work in his claim and in the act of breaking up a large atone with a hammer, a spall flew off and struck him in the eye. He is now under the care of Dr Scottf who has done all possible for the sufferer. Another accident that might have had a very serious, if notfafcal ending, occurred on Friday to a well known townsman Mr R. McGlone. While at work in the gravel pit at the Z'g Zag, a fall came away and pinned him to the ground. Had he not had the presence of mind to shout to the horse, be might have been pinned against the dray. The accident was seen by one of the. patients from the hospital grounds who managed to attract the attention of Mr F, Keenan, who was soon on the scene, and rescued the sufferer. Mr M’Glone luckily escaped with a few bruises and a sprained ankle. On latest inquiry, I learn that he is progressing well. I am pleased to say that Mr Faymos. whoso health has been causing bis friends some alarm is some what better. We trust that ho will soon be fully recovered to health.

Another of our young men, Mr J. Peters, is leaving the district and intends to make Blenheim his home. In this connection a pleasant, little meeting of friends was held on Saturday evening, with Mr M. Eggleton as Chairman, when a presentation was made. Many expressions of good will were voiced by the assembly, and the meeting broke up all wishing the guest happiness and pros perityi'