Popular Policeman Honoured

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7194, 28 June 1933, Page 3

Popular Policeman Honoured

CONSTABLE LARMEE, OF BULLS. The monthly sitting of the Bulls Court, which was held on Saturday, was the last occasion on which Constable Larmer did duty as Clerk of the Court, being due to retire at the end of this month. Mr E. M. Watson, S.M., was on the Bench and associated with him were Messrs L. M. Taverner, H A. Goodall, L. Campion, A. W. Amon and F, Cutts, Justices of the Peace. Apologies were received from Messrs K. W. Dalrymple and L. M. Eichards. Mr Eupert Maekay, who represented the legal fraternity in the district, referred to Constable Larmer’s ponding retirement to Napier, and voiced the general regret at his departure from Bulls, but agreed that he was going to enjoy a well-earned rest. Mr Maekay pointed out that the Justice Department was very fortunate in having an officer of Mr Larmer’s calibre in Bulls, saying that the latter always kept a strict eye on the Department's Tovenue. The constable onjoyed the esteem of lawyers throughout the district, and he was held in high respect by local residents, being the type of man who made the New Zealand Police Force a credit to the country. That there was an absence of serious crime in the district was a sure indication of his worth as a police officer. Mr Larmor’s duties had not been very pleasant at times, but he had lived up to his own ideals and had done his duty to the letter. Concluding, Mr Mackat wished the constable and his wife long life and prosperity. Mr Watson, S.M., paid a tribute to Mr Laraner’s work as Clerk of the Court, saying that he had always been painstaking and conscientious and had maintained very pleasant relationships in all Court business. As Magistrate, Mr Watson regretted the constable’s departure from Bulls, not only as an officer but as a personal friend, and he joined the bar. in wishing him many years of leisure and ease. Mr Taverner spoke on behalf of the Justices, and said the constable had saved them a great deal of time with help of one kind and another, and moreover had handled his affairs with credit.

Constable Laarmer responded in modest vein, and said he had always done his duty as it appeared to him and that he keenly appreciated the sentiments expressed by the previous speakers. Constable Larmer has been in the force for 34 years, and a Court official for the last 22 years He served some years in the East Coast district where ho did splendidly Ho has been stationed at Bulls for some nine years. During his career he was honoured by an appointment to the official escort of the Duke and Duchess of York (now their Majesties, the King and Queen), and he had filled similar roles for the Prince of Wales and the present Duke and Duchess of York.