POPULAR OFFICER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26621, 18 November 1947, Page 3

POPULAR OFFICER

Farewell by Business Men

A pleasant function was held in the Bungalow Tea Rooms yesterday morping when a farewell was tendered to Mr S. Armstrong on the eve of his departure to take up a new appointment in Christchurch. Representatives of the legal profession, the business fraternity, shipping interests, transport operators, the Rotary Club, and the Rugby Union were present, and presentations were made to Mr Armstrong of a leather attache case and a small token for Mrs Armstrong. Mr Fitch said the guest had been a most approachable officer at all times and was always ready to discuss any matter in a friendly spirit.

Mr R. S. Duthie thanked Mr Armstrong for the assistance he had given to both the employee and employer. The success of business to-day lay partly on the good relationship existing between these two sides, and Mr Armstrong had contributed in no small way to this end. Outstanding Officer

Mr H. Hay said he had never heard any criticism of Mr Armstrong. He had been an outstanding officer in the community, and all bad a sense of real loss in his departure.

Mr Kinder said the guest always worked with the full knowledge of all the acts, and his eo-operation with all parties left nothing to be desired. The speaker congratulated him on his well-deserved promotion.

Mr D. V. G. Smith said that Mr Armstrong had been a good Rotarian and had given of his time generously in this work. As a public servant he had been just, and this had endeared him to all. The Mayor, Mr J. C. Kirkness, thanked Mr Armstrong for his contribtuion to the social side of the community, and Mr W. Berry (Rugby Union) wished him every happiness in his new appointment. Mr J. H. Main, who was in the chair, said all the tributes paid to their guest were well deserved. When an officer of a department gained both respect and friendship in the community he had gained something worth while. Mr Main then made the presentation. Trades Council Presentation

Mr L. Blair presided at a special meeting of the Oamaru Trades Council to do honour to Mr Armstrong. Each member of the council spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr Armstrong’s fairness and efficient services, as well as his social activities for the community. They wished him and Mrs Armstrong every success and happiness in their new home at Christchurch

Mr Blair presented to the guest an inscribed attache case, and, after Mr Armstrong replied, he and Mrs Blair arjd others gave enjoyable musical items.