LOSS TO FARMERS

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20491, 6 May 1938, Page 6

LOSS TO FARMERS

MR A. T. BRYANT’S DEATH UNION* EXECUTIVE’S SYMPATHY At the monthly meeting of the Waikato sub-provincial Executive of the Farmers’ Union to-day reference was made to the loss suffered by the union through the death of Mr A. T. Bryant, of Te Awamutu, who was recently killed while working on his farm. The president of the executive, Mr G. T. Crawley, referred to the fine service which had been given by Mr Bryant as president of the Te Awamutu branch of the organisation, and stated that he had always had the interest of the farming community at heart. ”His death is certainly a great blow to the Farmers’ Union, as lie was one of the best and most enthusiastic workers in our area,” said Mr Crawley. “We have always appreciated his outlook with regard to the union, which was that he did not want any reward, except that he should be able to help the cause of the farmer. He was always unassuming, and his tact was one of his characteristics, which was of great assistance to the union. During his presidentship of the Te Awamutu branch, that body benefited considerably from his guidance.” Endorsing the chairman's remarks, Mr J. 11. Furniss said that Mr Bryant's death had deprived the organisation of a man who promised to become a very able leader, and who had given his time and service unselfishly. The trouble to-day was that there were not enough men of his calibre in the organisation and his passing was a severe loss to the union. | A motion of condolence with the i relatives of the late Mr Bryant was passed. Death of Mr Duxfleld Reference to the death of Mr R. D. Duxfleld, of Horotiu, was made by Mr Crawley. Mr Duxfleld had been one of the founders of the Waikato branch of the union and had always given great service in the interests of the farmers. With liis patent courtesy and tact Mr Duxfleld had always been of great, 'assistance to the farmers, said Mr j Furniss, and his death would be rejgretted by the farming community, j A motion of sympathy with Mrs i Duxfleld was passed.