VALEDICTORY.

Franklin Times, Volume XVII, Issue 73, 29 June 1927, Page 8

VALEDICTORY.

MR. COLIN MILNE FAREWELLED.

A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING

(Own Correspondent.) PAPAKURA, Monday. ■ On Saturday last a social evening was tendered to Mr. Colin Milne, bank clerk in the Papakura branch of the Bank of New South Wales, who is leaving the branch shortly to take up his duties in the Auckland office. The function, which took place in the Masonic Hall, was largely attended, and testified to the high esteem and regard in which Mr. Milne is held in Papakura. The proceedings were presided over by Mr. Agmen Smith, representatives from practically' every' sporting club in the district being present.

After the toast of “The King” had been duly honoured, the following toasts were proposed, and were interspersed with items musical and otherwise:—“Golf,” by Mr. V. Goddard; “The Papakura Orphans’ Club,” by Mr. T. C. Seaton; “The Papakura Cricket Club,” Mr. C. S. Beechey; “The Papakura Tennis Club,” Mr. G. G. Hobson; “The Papakura Football Club,” Mr. Gordon Wilson; “Commerce,” Mr. W. K. Francis; “The Papakura Bowling Club,” Mr. T. G. Smith; “Kindred Sports,” Mr. E. G. Foote. The chairman (Mr. Agmen Smith), in the course of a few eulogistic remarks, said that they all regretted losing Mr. Milne, but could not say that they were really sorry because his leaving Papakura meant promotion, and he must go up. He hoped lie would still play for the club as often as possible. For tone of character he was a man to admire, and was a man that had uplifted all sport he had come in contact'with. (Applause.) Mr. C. S. Beechey. manager of the Papakura branch of the Bank of New South Wales, in making a presentation to Mr. Milne, said he would now let them into a secret. When Mr. Milne first came to Papakura he received a confidential letter from Wellington saying what a rattling good chap he veus, and liovv lucky we were to get him. In asking Mr. Milne’s acceptance of a leather trunk case from the residents of Papakura, lie trusted it would last, him many years and serve to remind him of many Nappy times in Papakura. (Applause.) ■

Mr. Colin Milne, in reply, thanked the various speakers for all the kind things said about him. He had never met a more decent lot of sports anywhere. and it was hard to leave. At, the same time, he hoped to visit Papakura as often ns possible. In conclusion, he desired to publicly thank Mr. Beechey for the kindness and consideration shown to him during his as-

sociation with him in the Pappkljra branch, and. to thank one and all coming along that night.

The following contributed to the programmeSongs were rendered by Messrs. Agmen Smith, T.- G. Smith. C. S. Beechey, T. C. Seaton; recitations by Messrs. W. K. Francis, T. G. Smith and G. G. Hobson.