Tapanui

New Zealand Tablet, 27 March 1913, Page 31

Tapanui

The Mayor (Mr. John Fleming) presided over a presentation' to Constable Thos. Dwan in the Town Hall on Saturday evening, March 15, when the building was well filled with townspeople and country residents (says the local Courier). The Mayor said that Constable Dwan well deserved his promotion to the rank of sergeant, after sixteen years of a clean record in the force. Mr. Dwan, the speaker said, had not only performed his multifarious official duties in a very able manner, but had taken a keen interest in the welfare of the people and in the promotion of good sport. The guest of the evening had been ever ready to do his share as a citizen as well as a constable for the district. In the exercise of his duties he had displayed commendable tact, and his many friends here would be pleased to hear of his future success. Dr. Robertson, Mr. J. A. Moyle, solicitor (who represented the Heriot subscribers), and Mr. Felix Murney spoke m similar strain of regret at Mr. Dwan's departure, and extended to him congratulations on his promotion to the well-deserved rank of sergeant. Constable Dwan suitably replied. At the local Court sitting on March 18, the Magistrate referred to the departure of Sergeant Dwan, stating that he had performed his duties as Clerk of the Court in a most capable manner. He had been efficient and impartial in carrying out his'duties to the full satisfaction of the Court. Mr. Wm. Quin (as Coroner and senior Justice) endorsed the Magistrate's remarks, and Mr. W. Sinclair also confirmed the statements. • . Mr. and Mrs. Dwan were also farewelled by members of the Catholic Church at Tapanui, whose good wishes were accompanied by a tangible mark of esteem in the form of a presentation to Mrs. Dwan.