The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1883.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1115, 7 June 1883, Page 2

The Temuka Leader THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1883.

It ie with feelings of the sincerest regret-—feelings in which we are confident everyone who knows him will share —we learn that Mr D. M. Mackay, who has for over three years been Manager of the Bank of New Zealand in Temulu, is about leaving the district for Akarca, where he will assume charge of the Bank’s branch. This news, when it spread through the town last Tuesday, caused no small share of astonishment, and in fact excitement. During his time here, Mr Mackay has won not only the respect but the affections of inose wltU WllOm no cauie k.There was not in the district a man more beloved, and his departure will make many feel that they have lost a good counsellor and a kind friend. So far as the Bank is concerned very possibly many may regret his absence from it, but it is not as a banker he will be missed most. The Bank of New Zealand will go on as usual, and people will be in its debt and it will be in the debt of others as heretofore, whoever is in charge of it. It is as a public-spirited citizen, as a true and sincere friend, and as a sound and sympathising adviser that he will be missed. There was not a better public man in Temuka, and if those who had larger interest in the place did only half as much to push it ahead things would be different. He was Chairman of the Temuka School Committee for the last three years, and mthat capacity manifest! sincere interest in the advancement of Education. He was Superintendent of the Temuka Presbyterian Church Sunday School, and under his control tli at institution doubled its membership and succeeded in a manner previously unknown. He will be missed by many, but the Sunday School and Church will be the greatest losers, for his departure will create a gap which will not be easily filled. In everything in which he took part he was thoroughgoing, sincere and persevering, and altogether a man possessing the most desirable qualities in a good citizen. In a few days we shall lose him, and we regret it. We sincerely wish him success in his new sphere.