SOCIAL NEWS

Opotiki News, Volume II, Issue 242, 4 October 1939, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS

Mrs. L. AY atson, accompanied by her son, is spending a month’s holiday at Nukulum North, .and white- there will bo the guest of her parents, Mr. and Sirs'. It. Proffit. , ->:• -it * * Union Airways’ passengers between Auckland and Gisborne, included the following:—Mis* J. Hess, -Mr. AY. J. Walerk. Gisborne to Opotiki; Mrs. M G. AVatsou, Messrs. T. D. Pile and G. N. Christian, frOm Auckland to Opotiki; Mrs. O. N. Christian; from Opotiki to Auckland ; Mrs. J. A\ . Tennant, from Tauranga to Opotiki. VALEDICTORY MR. A. E. JOHNSON A pleasing little function took place at the Opotiki Courthouse cm Monday atteriioon. when members ot the local police force. legal profession, justices of the peace, and others gathered to farewell, Mr.'A. E. Johnson, clonk of the court, who left yesterday for Ngarua wahia. cauip. where he has joined other .members of the Special Force. Mr. J. T. Merry said that they were proud that Mr. Johnson was going to the front and l proud of the fact that he had set an example to others. They were vow sorry to lose Air. .Johnson as ho had proved himselt to be a very capable servant apfd they all hoped to see him return before long. It was his pleasant duty to present to Air. Johnson a small gilt- which they all hoped would be a reminder of Opotiki. Air. Hodgson, who spoke' on behalf of the legal profession, said all agreed that ATr. Johnson was the best clerk of the court they had bad lor vcTy manv vears. ’I bey all regretted veiy much that he was leaving, blit it was inevitable that- lie would g<>. Air. Johnson would carry with him their very best wishes for the best of luck and a safe return. The Mayor (Mr. G. S. Moody), said that people bad always 10-uud Air. Johnson a big help and on helm 11 of the town and district he wished him the best of luck a mil stated that they would be glad to welcome him back. Air. T. Alorell, wlio also spoke for -Mr Delves (traffic department), thanked Air. Johnson for the assistance lie bad alwa vs given so willingly and wished him the best ol luck. Sergeant J. Isbistcr in supporting the remarks of the previous speakers, said be lmd known numerous clerks of the court and had never worked with "anyone better. He also wished Air. .Johnson the best of luck. Mr. C.. Pipe apologised for the unavoidable absence of the district cornier. Air. I*’. J. Short, on whose behalf lie thanked Mr. Johnson for assistance | given. Air. Pipe also apologised for | the absence of Mr. X. Potts and Air. | T (;. Johnson, who wished to join in j the spirit of the gathering* -Mr. Pipe I also added his own wishes for an early ; return to Opotiki of Mr. Johnson. ; Air. F. H. Rob (Press). -Mr. S. I lei j (legal profession) and oilier members - of the police force also joined in. wish- j ing -Mr. Johnson a safe return and ex- j pressed appreciation of the manner in ; which lie bad 'carried out- his duties. i

,\lr. J. I), (lark (justice), expressed lii> a (> i)]■<■(• iitL i< » l j <>!' .Mr. Johnson's assistance and said that on behalf of the Hortb'idl oral Society he w.oukl like to congratulate Mr. Johnson, on the great i 111 jj i ovcinent to the courthouse grounds, and thereby setting a good example to others.

the toast ol' ‘-The King” was drunk and Mr. Merry called on those present to drink to the health of the guest of honour. All joined in singing “For Me'., a Jolly (loud Follow . Mr, Johnson thanked all lor their remarks and the gilt and said ho behoved he would have a sincere welui.c’e when he returned. He felt ho was only lining his duty in offering hi- services and would give of his I e.-t. “SHIPWRECK SHUFFLE” I iie huge shipwreck shuflle held in u l.vric Hall on Monday night, reVt alt'di ti large shipwrecked crew. Jhe “r, reek” Wiis an exceptionally jolly one j; [be way ot Inn. anil should insult in substantial sum being raised. The led! was eoloiirfully decorated with .Hawaiian scenes, paljn trees, beautifu flowers and streamers. The orr.|i,v,tr;i despite having just recovered fr: in a slight mishap at sea—played excellent music. with a real island swing. The shipwreck costumes were most original, the prizes being awarded as fs'ows: Miss B. Abbot and Mr. J.