TE KARAKA NEWS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22405, 12 August 1947, Page 3

TE KARAKA NEWS

FAREWELL FUNCTION MR. AND MRS. GREGGAN (Herald Correspondent.) Resident of Te Karaka and surrounding districts met in the Waikohu Hall on Friday evening to farewell Constable W. Greggan and Mrs. Greggan on the eve of their retirement. Constable Greggan has been stationed at Te Karaka for the past 21 years, and the widely representative gathering of European and Maori people was a testimony to his work. Speaking on behalf of European members of the community, Mr. J. W. Nisbett expressed regret at the impending departure of Constable and Mrs. Greggan and appreciation of the assistance given by them to various local organisationsHe stressed particularly the invaluable help given by Mrs. Greggan each year in raising large sums of money for the sports clubs. Mrs. Greggan was also identified with church work and the Women’s Institute, and during the war years was prominent in patriotic movements. To Constable Greggan he paid tribute for his kindly and unassuming attitude in performing his official duties. District organisations also had received strong support from Constable Greggan, and he would be greatly missed as a member of the Te karaka Bowling Club. Loss to Community Speaking for the Maori residents, Mr. Whiti Jones said the departure of Constable and Mrs. Greggan would be a great loss to the community, and he expressed deep appreciation of their ready help in local affairs. A substantial cheque, with best wishes from residents of the district, was presented to Constable and Mrs. Greggan by Mr. J. W. Nisbett. Constable Greggan was presented also with a handsome walking stick made of 25 varieties of New Zealand woods, the work and gift of Mr. Otto HansenIn addition, Mrs. Greggan received many personal gilts, including a shoulder spray Iroin Mrs. I. Young, a gold horse-shoe brooch from Mrs. Mac Ruawai, a leather suitcase from Mr. and Mrs. T. Scholium, and from Miss L. Rutene a set of table mats, _ a patchwork leather bag, and a rabbit mascot. Acknowledging the gifts, Constable Greggan said he and his wife had enjoyed their years at Te Karaka and would part from their friends with many regrets. Their happy associations at Te Karaka would be a pleasant memory in their retirement. An enjoyable programpie of musical items was presented by Maori residents and included action songs, poi dances, vocal items and tap dancing. A dainty supper was served, and later the floor was cleared for dancing. A euchre tournament resulted in Mrs. J. Goodley gaining the highest score in the ladies’ section, and Mr- Rua Brown being the winner of the men’s section.