WAIUTA NOTES

Grey River Argus, 12 May 1944, Page 3

WAIUTA NOTES

lOur Own CorresponQeiitj. The death took place at Christchurch during the week-end, after a brief illness, of Mr. E. Wallenberg, a former well-known res dent of the township. Mr. Wallenberg who wa 0 a native of Newcastle, England, was 36 years of age, and worked at the Blackwater Mines before going to Christchurch. Besides his widow (?■ daughter of Mrs. B Williams, Waiuta) he leaves, a voung daughter. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved.

Mr. and Mrs. L. McKendry, Reeftoan, are spending a holiday here as tlie guest of their daughter, Mrs. G, Bolitho.

Mrs. L. Darby, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. S. Hocking, has returned to Wellington. Mrs. R. Thomas and daughter, Runanga, are visiting here as the guests of Mrs. A. Stephens. Miss V. Bergmann, Kakapotahi, is spending a holiday here as the guest of Miss M. K. Rodden.

Constable G. Cleary leaves to-mor-row morning for Ashburton on holiday. During his absence, Constable G. Murphy, Reefton, will be in charge of the local station. The many friends of Mr. W. Morgan will regret to hear that he is at present seriously ill. Mr. R. Davis, who was injured at ’the mine, has been discharged from the Reefton Hospital. Mr. M. Kemp, who was injured in the recent ’bus accident, is making good progress, while a patient at tno Reefton Hospital..-

Mr. and Mrs. T. Llewellyn leave early next week for their new home at Wakefield.

A good crowd was present at the Miners’ Hall on Sunday afternoon, when an address was delivered Dy Hon. C. F. Skinner, M.P., Minister of Rehabilitation. The Minister gave an interesting account of the work or his Department, and explained the .Land Sales Act, as well as the manpower position in New Zealand. He was accorded a hearty vote of than Ks. The Ministerial party left for Reeiton bv car at six o’clock. Mr. W. T. Hempseed, County Chairman, presided at the meeting. On Thursday afternoon at the school, teachers and pupils farewelled the Headmaster, Mr T. J. Llewellyn, during the concert which was organised bv the pupils. Masters Artie Gill and George Waters presented Mr. Llewellyn with a beautiful bedside reading lamp and a fountain pen, while Miss Yvonne Darby presented Mrs. Llewellyn with a beautiful bouquet. Those present at the function included the School Committees. Messrs Nimmo and Mosely (teachers). Mr. Thomas (retiring School Committee Chairman), and Mr. Tom Sullivan (newly-elected Chairman) spot-e on the good work done by Mr. Llewellyn and his long association with the school and Waiuta, and on behalf 01 all present, expressed regret at his departure. Mr. Llewellyn, for his wife and himself, expressed appreciation of all the kind things said about them. Fie addressed the children very feelingly and expressed regret at leaving tne school and Waiuta, where they had made many friends and had had such hannv times. The gifts he had received that afternoon would be ever appreciated. The function concluded with the singing of “For He's a Jolly Good Teacher” and “God Save the King.” The Miners’ Hall was packed to the doors at the public farewell tendereci to Mr. and' Mrs. Llewellyn on Friday night. Visitors were present from Reef ton, Ikamatua, Ahaura and Blackwater. Games and dancing were enjoyed and items were given by Mes damese French, Robertson, Ward and Ramsden. Music was supplied oy Mesdames Devescovi, Robertson, Ord and Ramsden. Mr Tom Sullivan was M.C. Mrs. J. Rodden, on behalf ol the ladies of Waiuta, presented Mrs. Llewellvn with a handsome bouquet. Mr. Hogg, on behalf of the public uc Waiuta, in handing Mr. Llewellyn a well-filled envelope of notes, expressed regret at Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn’s departure from the township and wished them every success and happiness in their new surroundings at Wakefield. He also referred to the good work and success of the schoox, while Mr. Llewellyn had been Headmaster, stating that four scholarships and 85 Proficiency certificates haa been ga'ned under his tuition, which spoke volumes for his ability as a teacher. Mr. G. Thomas (retiring School Committee Chairman), ana Mr. Tom Sullivan (newly-electea ’’Chairman) and Mr Laurence Darby (on behalf of the Union), also spoxe and expressed regret at Mr. Llewellyn’s departure. Mr. Llewellyn who was greeted with loud applause, thanked one and all for the gift- Mis. Llewellvn and himself had received from the public. He assured those present that they both regretted leaving Waiuta, where they had maae many friends. He invited all to ca; l on them, when visiting Wakefield. After a sumptuous supper had been served bv the ladies, the evening concluded with the singing of -For they Are Jollv Good Fellows’ and Auia Lang Syne.” —