FAREWELL IN NUHAKA

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19886, 13 March 1939, Page 13

FAREWELL IN NUHAKA

MR. & MRS. J. GOLDSTONE PRESENTSTIONS MAT)!': (ilentkl Correspondent.) The L.D.S. Hall, Nuhaka, was the scene of a large and representative gathering to farewell Mr. and Mrs. J. Goldstone, who arc leaving the district, after living in it for seven years. The popularity of the departing guests was clearly demonstrated by the reception they received, both being very public spirited. Mr. Goldstone was president of the Nuhaka R.S.A., president of the Nuhaka branch of the National Party, past president of the Nuhaka Sports Club and Wairoa Collie Club, and an active committeeman of the Nuhaka A. and P. Society, Public School, Morere Cricket Club, and Football Club. Mrs. Goldstone was a past president of the Plunket Society and Anglican Ladies' Guild, besides being a keen member of the Nuhaka Women's Institute.

Dancing was enjoyed, the Klick Klack orchestra, Wairoa, supplying the dance numbers. Mr. Schwass acted as M.C. By special request Mrs. Goldstone sang four songs, which were much appreciated. Mr. H R. Hickling, president of the Nuhaka A. and P. Society, made a presentation to the guests of the evening on behalf of Nuhaka and Wairoa residents, the Nuhaka-A. and P. Society, Sports Club, Morere Cricket Club, and Wairoa Collie Club.

In presenting a cheque, Mr. Hickling expressed regret at the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Goldstone and spoke in eulogistic terms of their activities. They would be greatly missed and he wished them the very best in their sphere. On behalf of the Nuhaka Football Club, Mr. Hickling also presented Mr. and Mrs. Goldstone with a handsome crystal jug and tumblers.

Mr. Goldstone said that they had only been too pleased to help at all times. He hoped that the Nuhaka Football Club would continue as successfully as in the past, especially the younger team which he was very interested in.

A delectable supper was served by the ladies.

Mr. R. Steed gave the use of the hall free.