LOSS TO KUAOTUNU

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 52, Issue 3268, 26 May 1943, Page 6

LOSS TO KUAOTUNU

IK?. AND MRS W. G. WILSON FAREWELL BY SETTLERS PRESENTATION FROM DISTRICT With the departure of Mr and Mrs W. G. Wilson for Auckland, Kuaotunu is losing two of its most useful and respected members. Mr Wilson has been farming in the district for the past sixteen years. Prior to that he was in business in Mananui and at a still earlier date lived in Sydney where he owned and managed a large hotel. During his stay in Kuaotunu Mr Wilson has taken an interest in all the activities in the district, giving his time freely and donating money generously when required. He was a member of the Kuaotunu School Committee, Kuaotunu Domain Board, Kuaotunu Library and Kuaotunu Hall Committees. He also served on the Patriotic and Soldiers’ Farewell Committees. Mrs Wilson originally hailed from Scotland and came to New Zealand as a war bride, and although her home had been in the second city of the Empire she soon adapted herself to colonial conditions and by her gentle manner and kindly nature made a large circle of friends wherever’ she went. Mr and Mrs Wilson’s eldest son, Joseph, is serving with the Forces overseas, their only daughter, Monica, is in a position in Auckland, while Edward, the youngest son, has been assisting his father on the farm. A large circle of friends met in the Kuaotunu Hall on Saturday to bid farewell to the Wilson family. Mr T. E. Simpson, speaking on behalf of the residents, referred to the good work Mr-Wilson had done on the various committees, mentioning especially his work in connection with the Centennial effort. This effort had taken the form of a hall, which would never have been built; Mr Simpson said, if it had not been for Mr Wilson. 7

A purse of money was then presented to the guests of honour with best wishes for happiness in their new home.

Mrs Ross Simpson’s little boy, Dave, presented Mrs Wilson, with a beautiful bouquet. After thanking the settlers, Mr Wilson said he had always done his best to promote the welfare of the district and to individuals had done a good turn when he could. He said the hospitality of his home in Auckland would always be available to Kuaotunu residents visiting the city. After the singing of “They Are Jolly ■Good Fellows,” a dainty afternoon tea was served by the local ladies, the entertainment finishing with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” R.S.A. PRESENTATION GIFT TO MB WILSON The Whitianga Returned Services Association made a presentation \to Mr W. G. Wilson on Tuesday, May 18. Mr Wilson is retiring from farming ano going to live in Auckland. PERS-— t Mrs Ross Simpson, Kuaotunu, has returned from her holiday in Auckland. Mrs Sam Davis, of Auckland, is visiting her father and mother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Davis, of Kuaotunu. Mrs Turner, Kuaotunu, accompanied by her daughter-in-law, Mrs Alistair Turner, and grandchild, Barbara, have left for their annual holiday in Auckland. Mr Les. Hemming is spending his annual vacation in Auckland. Mrs H. G. Macdonald has been appointed assistant mistress at' the Coromandel School.

Mr L. B. Dickey has been appointed sole teacher at the Hikuai School.