PATUMAHOE VALEDICTION

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 487, 5 December 1919, Page 2

PATUMAHOE VALEDICTION

Mr and Mrs R Johns A very pleasant function, in the form of a social took place in the Pdtumahoe Hall on Friday evening last, when the residents of the surrounding district gathered together to bid farewell to two very highly respected residents Mr and Mrs H, Johns, who has disposed of his farm in Patumahoe and is going to take up his future residence in Whangarei. Dancing was indulged in. MrC Sheppard carried out the duties of cVr.iJ. in his usual efficient style, and first-class music was supplied by the well-known local musicians Messrs W. Howard and J. Hunter. After a very enjoyable supper was partaken of, the very pleasant duties befell to Mr W. Howard, on behalf of the residents of the district, in presenting as a token of esteem and respect, a silver cake dish to Mrs Johns and a gold watch to Mr Johns, both ot which were suitably inscribed. Mr Howard also spoke of the good work Mr Johns had accomplished in his capable assistance in the advancement and wellfare of the distirct generally, and wished them every prosperity in their future new sphere. Mr Bell, President of the Mauku Farmers' Union, on behalf of the mombers of th 6 local branch, presented Mr Johns with a fountain pen. Mr 801 l in making the presentation said it gave him much pleasure in this honourable task as Mr Johns was President of the Mauku Farmers' Union for many years and also a member of the Executive during which period he had accomplished very valuable assistance to the farming community, mentioned as an instance the lifting of the embargo on potatoes of which a great deal of credit befalls to Mr Johns. In presenting this pen the President said it reminded him of the time when a boy at school where he learned that the pen often was capable of accomplishing mightier work than the sword.

Mr Johns, in responding on behalf of Mrs Johns and himself, thanked t'ao residents for the honour they had bestowed on them that evening and said it was very gratifying to ftr.ow what ever he had done for the district was so much appreciated aud ho hoped wherever he may be to continue to work for the benefit of the district generally and he mentioned ttie advantage of unity and harmony as the means of success in the advancement of any district.