PERSONAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 18 July 1919, Page 2

PERSONAL.

We arc pleased to report that Major Addington, who has been indisposed, is now recovering lost health.

Among the soldiers due to return home by August 2nd by the Giessen arc Privates Cyril Batten, E. Wootton, and J. Swcnsson (all of Otaki) and Private F. F. Allen, of To Horo. Mr and Mrs Cox (nee Miss Ruby Thomson), of Kararaea (West Coast), who have been on a visit to Otaki, arc now visiting Tc Horo.

'Mr and Mrs P. J. Taylor have taken up residence at Tc Horo, where they have been heartily welcomed by many old friends.

Lieut. “Jerry” Lyons, late of Messrs Abraham and Williams', Lid., staff at Otaki, is among tho visitors to Otaki to-day.

Yesterday afternoon Mr C. E. Cumpsty, who is severing his connection with the Otaki State school, was presented by tho scholars of the school with a safety razor. Mr W. B. Smith (headmaster), who made the presentation, spoke of the keen interest that Mr Cumpsty had always taken in his work and the children under his care, and said Mr Cspipsty had proved an excellent teacher and a favourito with all. Mr Cumpsty briefly returned thanks.

Mr A. R. Rudkin, who has been enjoying a holiday for the past fortnight, resumod his duties at tho Otaki State school to-day, while Mr C. E. Cumpsty, who has been connected with the school for some time, leaves shortly for “fresh fields and pastures now.” Mr Cumpsty has proved a most useful member of the community, helping in many local organisations and being a tower of strength to the gymnastic clubs in Otaki. He will be much missed from the district.