TUAKAU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 452, 29 July 1919, Page 4

TUAKAU.

VALEDICTORY. Two-well-known and highly respected residents of Tuakau, Messrs J. C. Quinlan, postmaster, and W. H. Northmore, manager of the Tuakau Supply Stores, who are leaving the district to take up positions at Hamilton and Huntly respectively, were recently farewelled in the Tuakau Public Hall. The hall, as large as it is, was • well filled by business people and residents of the district and it is without doubt, the largest crowd ever seen at such a function. Mr D. Fulton, Tuakau's chief citizen, presided, and in a few remarks, referred to the objects of the gathering and spoke at length regarding the excellent qualities of the departing guests, whom, he said, would be much missed in the district. At all times both had proved themselves thorough gentlemen, obliging citizens, and it was with regret they had assembled to bid au ievoir to two highly esteemed residents of the district. He referred especially to the active part taken by both in patriotic work. (It may be mentioned that Mr Quinlan was secretary of the Tuakau Patriotic League). They, also with their wives, worked assiduously during the influenza epidemic. As a mark of the highest appreciation of their services, and the esteem in which they were held, on behalf of the residents he presented both with handsome travelling rugs, and to Mrs Quinlan a silver hot water jug and to Mrs Northmore a silver flower stand. Both recipients suitably respon led A particularly entertaining concert programme was given, after which the floor was cleared for dancing. A pleasant function terminated with the rendering of " Auld Lang Syne " and the National Anthem. The departing citizens were also the recipients of suitable mementos. from the congregations of the Catholic and Presbyterian churches respectively.

Mr Northmore left last week to take charge of the Farmers' Union Trading Company's store at Huntly, and Mr Quinlan leaves next week to take up a senior position in the Post Office at Hamilton.

General regret is felt at the projected departure from the district of Mr W. Mcßae Peacock, who has disposed of his farm on the Buckland Road, to Messrs Friedlander Bros,, property owners at Pokeno. Mr and Mrs Peacock intend to take up their residence at Mangere. During their residence in Tuakau they became well-known and highly respected citizens. They contributed liberally to patriotic funds and took a general interost in matters pertaining to the welfare and progress of the district. Mr Peacock performed admirablo work during the " flu " epidemic. Tuakau is losing the services of a good £and loyal citizen