BANKER FAREWELLED

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20920, 27 September 1939, Page 9

BANKER FAREWELLED

MR E C. SARE LEAVING TRIBUTES PAID BY FRIENDS VALUABLE CITIZEN LOST There was an attendance ot ovei 60 in the Centreway Tearooms last night when a social arranged by the Hamilton Chamber ot Commerce was held to lareweii Mr E. C. bare, manager of the Hamilton branen ol tne Bank of New Zealand, who has been promoted to inspector at Wellington. During the evening speakers paid tribute to the sterling qualities of Mr bare both as a business man and a citizen of the town. The gathering was presided over by Mr A. E. Manning. Others at tne official table were the guest ol honour; Mr H. D. Caro, Mayor ot Hamilton; Messrs C. W. Beppereli. president of uie Hamilton cnambei ol Commerce; D. Kobertson, manager of tne Hamilton branch ot the National Bank of New Zealand; W. t laser, president ol (fie Hamilton Rotary Club; A. A. Edwards, newlyappointed manager ol tne Hamilton branch of the Bank of New Zealand; Carrick Nisbet. Numerous apologies for absence were received. Man of Integrity Introducing the guest of honour, Mr Manning recalled his long association witn Mr bare. He had tound him to be a man of integrity—a quality he had displayed to a marked degree during his term as manager in Hamilton. The depression which had begun when Mr bare assumed control of the Hamilton branch ot the bank was a difficult time lor all, but Mr bare had shown every consideration to those who sought his advice and assistance. “The Bank of New Zealand in Hamilton has in two cases been a step to general managership," said Mr Manning. “bir Henry Buckleton and Mr H. R. H. Chalmers both passed through this branch.” The speaker congratulated Mr Sare on his promotion, and expressed the opinion that success would attend his future activities. On behalf of Mr Sare’s friends, Mr Manning presented him with a handsome leather suitcase. “From the point of view of business, sport and the welfare of the community, Hamilton has lost a very valuable citizen in Mr Sare,” said Mr Caro. “He has taken a keen interest in the affairs of the town and has shown pride in the advancement it has made. I trust that his career will lead to the highest position possible.” Benefit to Waikato Mr Robertson referred to the personal assistance Mr Sare had given him and the help he had rendered to the community generally. The experience he had gained in the Waikato had helped him along the road to success, which the speaker felt would continue to attend him. Mr Fraser mentioned Mr Sare’s associations with the Rotary Club, of which he had proved a loyal member.

Thanks to those who had arranged the gathering were extended by Mr Sare. He referred to the steady progress that the Waikato district had made, and expressed the opinion that there was a wonderful future ahead of it.

Artists who rendered items during the evening were:—Messrs J. Stevens, H. Saunders (songs), D. Reid (burlesque), and Master H. Saunders, boy soprano. The programme was arranged by Mr E. L Watkins, and Mr E. Ewart was accompanist.

Mr Manning expressed the gathering’s thanks to the artists.