SOCIAL AT WAITAWHETA

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5179, 16 September 1927, Page 3

SOCIAL AT WAITAWHETA

MR. R. JOUGHIN ENTERTAINED.

GOLD WATCH FROM EMPLOYEES

The cook-house of the Waitawheta Timber Company, situated in the heart of the Waitawheta bush, was, on Tuesday night, the scene of a pleasing ceremony, when the employees; and their friends met at a social to do honour to Mr R. Joughin, general manager of the company. Over seventy guests were present, many taking advantage of the moonlight night to travel by the company's tractor to the scene of the function. The cook-house was tastofully decorated and was a credit to those responsible. Mr G>. Culpan presided and a first-class musical programme was submitted, the items being of a high standard of excellence. Leading features were the numbers rendered by the “Bush Orchestra,” consisting of piano, violin, mandolin, banjo, and mouth organ. The function opened with the toast of “The King” and the National Anthem was sung with great enthusism. Other toasts honoured were“ The Bushmen,” proposed by Mr F. Eyre, and responded to by Mr A. Skinner; “The Mill Workers,” proposed by Mr H. Gordon, and responded to by Mr JMcKenzie ; “The Ladies,” proposed by Mr D. Whitehead, and responded to by Mrs. A. Clarke. The following itmes were given: Selections), Bush Orchestra; song, with violin, and mandolin accompaniment, Mr H. Gordon ; recitation, Mr A. Skinner; mouth-organ solo; Mr A. Cook ; song, Mr J. McGrath ; banjo-mandolin solo, Mr A, Skinner ; song and dance, Mr P. Devie; song (violin accompaniment), Mr H. Gordon. • During the evening Mr D, Culpan presented Mr Joughin with a gold watch, suitably inscribed, as a mark of the esteem in which the employees hold their manager. Mr Culpan referred to the many fine qualities possessed by the recipient.

Mr Joughin, in thanking the men tor their gift, expressed his appreciation of the respect and courtesy that had at all times been extended to him.

Another pleasing item in the evening’s entertainment, and one attended by an element of surprise to the recipient, was a presentation to the assistant manager, Mr G. Whitehead. Mr H. Gordon made the presentation, which took the form of a case of. pipes.

Mr Whitehead, in responding, expressed his pleasure at the good feeling shown and said it was this pleasant association and co-operation which had existed between the management and the employees that had helped the company so materially. The supper was provided by Misses A. and D. Clark, and called forth the commendation of those present.