MR E. C. LEVVEY, S.M

Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1920, Page 3

MR E. C. LEVVEY, S.M

FAREWELLEI) BY THE BA It

At the Magsitrate’s Court this morning at the conclusion of the business sheet, Mr James Park, (Crown Prosecutor), said he understood this would be Mr Lewey’s last sitting on the local bench, and he desired to take the op- , port unity’ to wish him a cordial farewell and to thank him for the time and ability given to the matters brought forward while he had presided over the Court. He deeply regretted his leaving hut as the move meant promotion they should not be sorry arid lie hoped that in his new sphere of action he would have a. good time in a. larger and prosperous district. He wished him* every success and that he would long enjoy the pleasure of presiding over the Court. There had been no trouble at all hero where everything had passed off very smoothly and he trusted that in the future his experience would be as happy as they had been here. He wished Mr and Mrs Levvey every success and prosperity. Mr R. Wells supported the remarks of Mr Park, expressing the great satisfaction it had given liim to practice under -him. Ho regretted personally his leaving the district very mv.c-n, and extended his cordial good wishes for the future in his new sphere.

Scrgt McCarthy on behalf of police members and"himself thanked his Wor. ship for the patience and forbearance with which lie had heard them. His kindness and patience was remarkable at times. He hoped Mr Levvey and his good lady will enjoy good health. He was sorry he wms about to leave for Central Otago, which was a very fine place at times, but at other times was quite the opposite. Mr Levvey said lu> felt deeply moved nt the warmth and kindness of the wishes extended to him. He could say honestly that his principal regret in leaving the Coast is the thought of leaving the many good and true friends in the district. °He had to thank them for the loyal help and sympathy given him. As Air Park had stated there had been an utter absence of any jar or ill feeling since he had presided here. He would also feel he was wanting in gratitude if lie did not express his very deep appreciation of the trustworthy right hand assistance of Mr Nalcler and his staff. It was with a very deep gratification that lie acknowledged the great amount of assistance lie had received at their hands. It was difficult to say farewell and he found it very difficult to adequately express his appreciation of their good wishes which he heartily reoiprocated.