VALEDICTORY

Grey River Argus, 22 October 1915, Page 6

VALEDICTORY

H. D. M. 1-IASZAJiD.

At the monthly meeting of the Land Board on Wednesday, the Commissioner, M,t H., D. M. HaszarO, who is leaving shortly to take charge of ' the Southland Land District bade farewell to the members of the Board and in doing so referred to the cordial relations, which had existed between the members and himself during his chairmanship of the West-land Board, and said that his best thanks were due to the way they had worked with him, which had made his relations with the Board a pleasure. In the course of his remarks Mr Haszard thanked the solicitors, local agents, and the Press for their universal courtesy and "cooperations with him in the delicate work of administering the land laws in such an intricate district as Westland. Mr A. dimming, the senior member of the Board, in saying good.bye, dwelt 011 the regret the Board felt at losing Mr Haszard, and wished him and his family every happiness and success in their new sphere; whilst Mr" B. Ward of Arahura stated that although a young member in regard to Board work, he had learnt much from his visits round the district with the Commissioner, and he could testify to the conscientious way in which Mr Raszard carried out the law, at the same time keeping an eye on tnc interests of tlie Crown tenants generally, and he assured Mr Haszard that Westland would miss him. At the same time, he congratulated Mr Haszard on his promotion to a- larger district, Westland 's loss being Southland's gain. Messrs Houliston and Mallinson also endorsed the remarks made by the previous speakers and wished Mr Haszard God-speed. Amongst the other speakers were Messrs "W. Wilson, C. J.. P. Sellars, and M. ■ Houston, who spoke on behalf of their various professions, and expressed regret at Mr Haszard 's pond, ing departure. MR, GUY N.- MORRIS, HEEFTON. At the conclusion of the sittings of the Reef ton Courts yesterday the members of the staffs of the Court House, the Mining Inspectors' Office, Lands Office, together with the local Police Force, and Mr C. «L Scantlebury (re : presenting the local Justices of the Peace) met to say farewell to the Clerk of the Court, who had enlisted for the front, and. had been instructed to report himself at Trentlmm on Tuesday next. Mr T. Hutchison, S.M., presided, and in asking Mr Morris's acceptance of a puTse of sovereigns as a token of the esteem of his fellow officers and others, said that it gave him great pleasure, as well as. sorrow, to do so. It was with the greatest regret that he noted he was losing an efficient ana capable Clerk of Courts, but it was a pleasure to note that Mr Morris wa s going forward to help to uphold the good old flag, that was the emblem of freedom and justice wherever it was flown. He was, how. ever, pleased to know he was going forward because he thought it Ms duty, aud he hoped he avouUl soon return with added lustre to what had already prove a useful career. He wished him good, luck and a safe return. Mr Phillips, as senior member of the bar, added his regret at Mr Morris's departure. He had proved himself most able for the position he had for some time past occupied, and would be much missed by the legal fraternity.. Mr Morris was making a great sacrifice in leaving his home to light for the Empire, and he hoped that he would distinguish himself at the front, and return safely to Reefton, where he would be sure of a warm welcome. Sergeant Murray, on behalf of the Police, endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers- The Police were indebted to Mr Morris for many things which rendered their work much easier, and hoped he would return to Eeefton and reoecupy the position He f was now vacating. Mr E. J. Scantlebury added his thanks, oil behalf of the Justices, to Mr Morris for the assistance given them at various times. He referred to the loss Mr Morris was making on leaving his position to fight for his country, and the sacrifices he would have to make, and hoped he would return safe and sound. . Mr Morris said he was very pleased inded to receive such a splendid acknowledgement, considering he had been resident in Reeftou only eighteen months. His official duties had always beeu pleasant in Reef ton, ami he hop. Ed to return and see more of the West Coast. He considered the sacrifice much gruater on his wife's part than on his own. He considered he had a call to go to the front, and felt it an honour and a privilege to go, and was sure he was only doing his duty in doing in volunteering for the front. He again thanked them for their splendid present.