FAREWELL AT WHAKAMARA

Taranaki Daily News, 30 January 1929, Page 6

FAREWELL AT WHAKAMARA

TRANSFER OF SCHOOLMASTER. Whakamara residents gathered in large numbers at the hall on Friday to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Kibblewhite, on the eve of Mr. Kibble white’s transfer to Alokoia .'in charge of the local school. 5 The chairman of 1 the Whakamara School Committee, Mr. Dobson, in the course of a short address, said that the district had had several teachers during his time at Whakamara, and he felt sure ho was voicing;' the unanimous opinion of eve-y resident of the district when ho stated ’fhat there had never vet been one teacher that had filled the office as well as Air. Harold Kibblewhite. Not only had ho been most successful in getting the children on in their studies, but both he and his wife luid at all times entered into the social activities of the district and by their departure would leave a gap that would bo hard to fill. Everyone felt, that Air. aud Mrs. Kibblewhite could not be allowed to leave without an ex u pression in some small tangible manner of the great esteem and regard with which they were both held by the folkof Whakamara. The speaker then presented them with a clock, and said he trusted that each round of its 24 hours would spell for Afr. and Airs. Kibblcwhite one more day of well-deserved happiness and success. ' ■

At. the. same time ho extended to Air. and Airs. Buchanan a very hearty welcome to the district.

Air. Kibblcwhite thanked the chairman for the many kind remarks, and paid a tribute to th*e parents and the committee, who had co-operated to make things run smoothly. He also expressed . thanks to tho pupils for the hand some fountain pen handed him by Master Wrigley on behalf of the school. During the evening songs were rendered by Mrs. 0. Barclay and Miss E. Harvey of Alanutahi, while Airs. Buchanan gave two popular recitations. After supper tho hall was cleared for dancing, for which music was supplied by the Mascot orchestra. Air. C. Cassidy played an extra. Dancing continued until after midnight, when one of tho happiest gatherings, the district has known was brought to a dose.

PERSONAL ITEMS Air. and Mrs. R. R. Henderson, who have been on a fortnight’s motor tour embracing Hamilton, Tauranga and Arapuni, returned to Hawera last week.

Air. S, A. White, of Hawera, who has spent some six weeks in the Waikato district, returned home during the weekend.

Mr. H. F. Wren, of Tokaora, has been appointed judge of Jerseys at the Feilding show on February 5 and 6, and judge of dairy cattle (all breeds) at Dannevirko on. February 12 and 13.

Air. and Airs. W. Lewin, of Alanaia, have returned from a holiday visit to Nelson and Wellington.

Air. D. Brown, of Cambridge, Waikato, is on a holiday visit to relatives in Hawera. ' .

OTA KE HO NEWS.

PERSONAL.

(From Our Own. Correspondent.)

Mrs. M. Evans and family have returned from their holiday. Mr. H. Clarke is at present home on holiday. Miss W. L.-Whittington, who has been the guest of Mrs. H. J. Eaves, has returned to Napier. Mrs. L. S. Mackie and Mies M. Mackie have returned from a short visit to Waverley. Miss C. Moyes has returned to New Plymouth. Mr. R. Horman, of Wellington, was a recent guest of Mr. and -Mrs. L. S. Mackie.

Mrs. Waller, of Akaroa, is spending three months holiday with her brother, Mr. .J. A. Pettigrew. Mr. J. Surgcnor left last week for Christchurch.

Miss N. Lovegrovo was a recent guest of Mrs. C. Haynes, Geo. o Miss Molly Burke, accompanied by Miss Reece and party, are camping on the Kaupokonui beach. Sir William le Fleming has returned to New Plymouth. Mr. C. Davies and family have returned from a motor tour.

The many friends of Mrs. A. P. Edwards will bo pleased to hear that she has recovered from her recent illness.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Verry hate returned from their recent motor tour of the South Island.

Miss Nancy Pettigrew and Miss Mavis Parker have returned from Patea.

Miss E. McDonald is at present spending a holiday with her parents. Residents will be pleased to hear that Mr. E. T. Burke has recovered from his recent, illness..

Mr. J. J. Gray, who had the misfortune to poison his hand, is now on the road to recovery. Miss D. Donald, of Wairarapa, is the guest of Miss Wills, Kaupokonui. Mr. T. B. Mclnnis has returned from Christchurch. Air. W. Elliot had the misfortune to fall from the top of a haystack and break a bone in his arm. He is progressing favourably. Mrs. J. Rogers has returned from Hawera, where she spent a short holiday. Mrs. Kennedy lias returned from her recent holiday.