VALEDICTORY

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 78, Issue 7034, 21 March 1949, Page 6

VALEDICTORY

MR AND MRS E. PHILLIPS HAVE LEFT MAROKOPA FOR OTOROHANGA The other evening Marokopa and the surrounding districts gathered to bid farewell to two of their most popular settlers, Mr and Mrs E. Phillips. M,r Phillips, took up land in Marokopa district thirty years ago. Besides being a successful farmer, he found time to interest himself in local affairs and sports, while Mrs Phillips has been unsparing with her musical ability for church services and social affairs. Mr E. Mlosley, in making a presentation of a chiming clock to Mr and Mrs Phillips on behalf of their many friends, spoke of the sterling qualities of them both and the esteem and affection in which they were held. Mr G. Gordon, chairman of the Sale Yards Committee, mentioned Mr Phil, lips’ work in connection with the Te Anga sale yards and other local affairs, including the Te Anga Dog Trials Club. Mr E. E. Smith, chairman of Kawhia County Council, spoke of Mt Phillips’ splendid record as a county councillor. In the 17 years he had represented the riding he had missed only five meetings. Mr R. Miln told how, though not a supplier, Mr had pulled his weight as a director for many years of the Marokopa Dairy Company. Mrs Fordham, President of the Te Anga W.D.F.F., made a presentation on behalf of the members to Mrs Phillips, and spoke of her willingness at all times to help the branch with her beautiful music. Mrs Phillips gracefully returned thanks on her own behalf. Mi - Mosley then presented Mass Kathleen Phillips with a string of pearls from her many friends. Mir Phillips, rising to reply, was greeted with musical honours. In returning thanks on behalf of his wife, his daughter, and himself, he said that although he was leaving Marokopa he was not going far away as they had already taken up residence at Otorohanga. Mrs Grice and Mr Bagge supplied the music for a most enjoyable evening.