VALEDICTORY.

Otaki Mail, 2 June 1930, Page 2

VALEDICTORY.

PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. WATT. The new Community Hall at Otaki Railway-was well filled on Friday night when a number of local residents attended to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Watt and family, who have been residents of Otaki for some time. Mr. Watt had most ably filled the "position of stationmaster, and by his courteous ar 1 obliging nature had made many frauds, all of whom regretted his departure. Airs. Watt had also endeared herself to a large circle of friends, and like Mr. Watt,.would be greatly inissod. The first part of the evening was passed with dancing, singing, and .gramophone selections, after which His Worship the Mayor stated that all had. been gathered together to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Watt, who were leaving Otaki on short notice for >;garuawahia. During their two roars' stay in Otaki they had. said Mr. At more, made a number of friends. Mr. Mart had ably and very efficiently earned out his duties, and all were*sorry that he was leaving. Ho ferf sure. However, that both Mr. and Mrs. Watt would be happy in their now sphere, and on behalf of the residents he extended to them best wishes. Ho also trusted they would enjoy good health and prosperity. (Applause). Mr. Atmc.ro explained that tho function had been hurriedly arranged on account o/ the short notice given to Mr. Watt, ana tendered apologies from manv who did not know of the function till too tale and from others who were unable to attend Mr. Atmore, amidst applause, asked Mrs. Watt to accept a P n Uectne hot-water jug and wallet,' and Mr. Watt a travelling rug. Both were valuable presents and showed the esteem m which the recipients were held. Applause followed the presentations, and then all joined in singing J'or They Are Jolly Good Fellows." „': r ,° tho " extended thanks to Mr. Mortiboy, Mr. Matson, and the u", 1 , S 1 i Cl! H K J ,'° r sc / viccs freely given towards the function. °" t king t 0 re P ] >"> ** s lhan 11 i V tXpP^c : Hc warmly •md w.i r tlu ' ir kiml «W»«ri«£ and lovely presents, and assured them hat they would be long cherished It mnnrf C " f ho said, to meet people such as Otaki possessed, and it was his regret that he was leaving behind so many friends. He thanked all for the nice way j„ B . hiea he and Mrs. Watt had been entertained, and said they would carry away pleasant recolplaus"/ Stay '"" ° t!,k! - < A P" Mr. H. Hagan then proposed the health of Mr and Mrs. Watt, and in doing so said that during their stav Ai U>y J- a l ?* d ? m:i ' 1 >' «er.ds. while Mr. Watt, by his obliging nature, had earned the gratitude of all. Ho himself once had a grouse, he said, but on meeting Mr. Watt and his nice manner, it was .«oon dispelled, and he soon climbed down. He could iu=t imagine what an id. 2 .i! .nan Mr. Watt would be in his home life, while with the growling "cockle" he was the right man. Mr. .Watt acknowledged the compliment. r

Che health of Mr. and Mrs. Watt and family was then toasted, after which dancing, etc.. was again indulged in. * su JJP r ,?" as a,so Provided and enjoyed. J he Mayor was also thanked for his: attendance. Mr. Matson voicing the feeling of all present.