VALEDICTORY

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 53, Issue 32414, 31 March 1944, Page 8

VALEDICTORY

Thames; Constable J. W. Williamson, for the members of the Force; Mr J. W. Arbury, for the businessmen of Thames; and Mr T. W. Adams, for the Health and other Government Departments. Mr Moore said it was difficult to find words to’thank those present for their generous present, and to the speakers for their kind references to himself and Mrs Moore. What services he had been able to render he had given voluntarily, and the giving had been a pleasure to him. He was pleased to have worked with the staff whom he had learned to know and highly respect. He said he was looking forward to his new work in which the experience he had gained in the Police Force would stand him in good s’ead. If at any time any Thames friends happened to be in the towm or district in which he was situated he hoped they would look him up, because he would always be pleased to see them. He concluded by again expressing his thanks.

GATHERING OF CITIZENS MR MOORE TO LIVE IN PAEROA A pleasant function took place recently at the Thames police barracks, when members of the Thames Police Force, representatives of the Bar and Justices of the Peace, businessmen and other friends gathered to say farewell to Mr G. W. Moore, -who lately resigned from the Force to take up work on behalf of the Presbyterian Church at Paeroa. Mr Moore joined the Force in 1937 at Hamilton and was transferred to Thames on November 1, 1940, and during his stay at Thames has taken a keen interest in the civic and patriotic life of the community, as well as devoting- a considerable portion of his time to the religious training and the welfare of the young people of Thames. It is not surprising, there, fore, to see such a large gathering of prominent citizens at the function. Sergeant W. N. Ferguson, after stating the reason for the gathering, said that he regretted having to lose such a capable officer, but hoped that his future would be all that he desired. On behalf of those present he then handed Mr Moore a well-filled envelope, with best wishes. Many Good Wishes Extended Others to extend congratulations and good wishes to Mr Moore were the Mayor of Thames, Mr S. Ensor; Mr C. A. Montgomerie, on behalf of the court staff; Mr A. G. T. 'Bryan, for the legal profession; Mr J. W. Danby, for the Justices of the Peace; Mi* A. L. Burk, Commissioner of (Continued in previous column)