PRESENTATIONS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5311, 10 August 1928, Page 2

PRESENTATIONS.

PRESSMAN EULOGISED. At the meeting of the Thames Va.l- - Electric Power Board Tuesday the chairman and members of the board paid a. tribute to the work of Mr, 3V. L. Lawrence, reporter on .this paper, who has accepted a position on the staff of the “Waipukurau Press.” The chairman (Mr F. M- Strange) said that while he regretted losing Mr, Lawrence from the b'oa,rd ings. lie would like -to offer lations on his advancement. Hje- had been appointed to a responsible position out of 40 applicants, and the speaker, felt sure, that he had the ability to db it credit. The- chairman said he appreciated thle- full and fair reports given by the “Gazette” of the board’s meetings, and also the consideration that had been extended by thi?- Press as a whole to tlie members and the able manner in which -the business had been transacted. Mr F. E. Flatt said that lie had had numerous opportunities of meeting Mr Lawrence on more intimate, terms than the chairman, .a.nd he would like to endorse the latter's remarks. During, the period Mr Lawence had attended board meetings he had shown eveiy consideration to the -members, A pressman could often -make things awkward for board members, unintentionally, of course, by not grasping the full meaning of statements made. However, Mr La.wrenee had made a point of seeing him or the chairman after meetings if lie was. in, doubt, on any point, and his reports as a result were accurate, and gave a .true summary of the business transacted. Pareba wou’ld miss him a.s much as would the board, and Mr Flatt said he hoped that Mr LawPence would come back soon and be able to set himself up one of the few men in the country who had made anything. Mr H. M. Corbett, in adding his congratulations, sa,id that so far as the Ohinemuri County was concerned it would be like losing one of their' o'w.n members. Mr Lawrence replied briefly, stating his regrets at leaving.

FUNCTION AT WAJTAKARURU.

POSTMASTER FAREWELLED.

A bigger crew'd than the Waitakaruru Hall has contained for many years assembled at that hall on Tues/ day evening to bid farewell to Mr D. Molesworth, the local postmaster, on the evle, of his departure on transfer to Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay. Practically everyone in the district was present, and there were dancers from all pants of thle, Plains. Mr Molesworth has befein in Waitakaruru for, three years, and, a? Mr. C. W. Ha,rris stated when making a presentation to him, he had endeared himself ,to the 'whole distri.t. He had done his duty as post-master in a manner which had won him general respect; and while the district congratulated him on his promotion, it regretted exceedingly • his departure. Mr Molesworth would be particularly missed by the followers of sport, for besides being a, capable executive officer of the football and tennis clubs he had excelled as a- player and in athletics. Mr, Harris voiced the appreciation of tihe people of Wai.ta.karuru and surrounding districts of Mr M'oleswortli’s work, and wished him success in his new appointment and congratulated him on his promotion.The speaker then asked him to acceptas tokens of esteem and regard from the whole district a solm leather travelling trunk, suitably Ascribed, a travelling rug. and a cheque. Mr Molesworth suitably replied thanking the people for- the wav tlfe-y had treated him and expressing regret at having .to TeMe sb many good friends. Between the dajices songs were- rendered by Mrs Pacey. Mi - W. Blaney, of Waitakaruru. and Mn T. D. Wallace, of Turua; a violin solo by .Mr G. Kerby, of Thames ; and recitations by Miss Walker,■’of Waitakaruru, .a.nd Mr A. Walker, of Turua. These were much appreciated and deservedly encored. Very pleasing dance music was provided by the Melody Boys’’ (Thames) Orchestra, and extras were played by Mr R. Hunter. Mr R. Duffin was M.C., and the dance was continued until the early hour®,. The liall w,qs delightfully decorated' with fern fronds and paper streamers;,, and the supper arrangements wehe in: the capa.ble hands of Mesdames C. A.Hayward, R. Hunter, and A. Otter.