NGUTUNUI NEWS

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 72, Issue 6240, 10 June 1946, Page 4

NGUTUNUI NEWS

MR AND MRS E. S. MACKAY AND FAMILY FAREWELLED On Friday evening last a large crowd filled the Ngutunui Hall to capacity, the occasion being a farewell to Mr and Mrs E. S. Mackay, who have resided in the district for the past 12 years. Mr John McGruther, in making the presentation, paid tribute to the sterling qualities of the guests of honour who were always willing helpers and supporters in the many activities of the district, which expressed the sentiments of those present, as the departure of the Mackay family will be a big loss to the community. A handsome hanging mirror and picnic set was then presented to them with the very best wishes in their new venture. Mr McGruther then called on an old friend to sing “Down by the Old Mill Stream,” which was appreciated, being a “Ngutunui Special.” Musical honours were then accorded the guests of honour, a beautiful bouquet being presented to Mrs Mackay by Miss Beverley Ormsby. After an enjoyable supper the evening was brought to a close with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Mr and Mrs Sweetman and party, of Te Uku, were the guests of Mr and Mrs E. S. Mackay for the weekend. Welcome Home Dance A dance was held in Ngutunui hall on 11th May to welcome home three local soldiers, Private Tahi Roa, Private Ray Hoban and Aircraftman R. Robinson. An apology was received from the Robinson family on account of sickness. Excellent, music was supplied by Walker’s Orchestra, Mr J. Purchase being M.C. Mr J. B. Johnson, in welcoming the boys, expressed the pleasure it gave everyone to see them back safe and sound, and presented them with a gift from the settlers. The boys were then accorded musical honours. Another enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. National Party The annual meeting of the Ngutunui National Party was held on 10th May with a very good attendance of members. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Chairman, Mr J. B. B. Johnson; secretary, Mr R. W. Fowler; committee, Messrs B. Jackson, R. Stock, J. Ashby, H. De Thierry, T. Bagnall, S. Hanning, R. Ormsby, S. Ormsby, E. Anderson, J. Mackay, J. Purchase, T. Millsop and B. McKenzie.