HOKITIKA NOTES

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 February 1937, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES

[OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HOKITIKA, February 17. At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. McCarthy, Gibson Quay, last night, the Scout Committee and Cubs met to say farewell to the Cub-mistress, Miss Betty McCarthy, who has been Cub-mistress for three years, and who is tearing shortly for the Training College. The Chairman (Mr. A. Agnew) referred to the object of the gathering. While Ihe Committee regret Hie loss of Miss McCarthy and her valued influence as Cub-mistress, they rejoiced at her success and wished her well. Speaking to the Cubs, he said the best way they could remember their A-ke-la was to keep the Cub law, He then called on Mr. W. E. Richards to make a presentation on behalf of the Committee, parents and Cubs. Mr. Richards pointed out that it was iiniisnal in Scout law lo make presentations, hut Miss McCarthy’s work among the Cubs had been so outstanding that the Committee could not let the occasion pass without showing Ihe appreciation of all, in tangible form. He handed Miss McCarthy a solid leather attache case, at the same time wishing her progress in the profession she was taking up. Miss McCarthy brieflv thanked the Committee and Cubs for their kindness. The Cubs then gave the Cub grand howl. Supper terminated a pleasant evening.