WAITARA GENERAL NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1933, Page 2

WAITARA GENERAL NEWS

CHURCH WORKERS DEPART. MR. AND MRS. DUNBAR HONOURED Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Dunbar, who are shortly to leave Waitara for Waipukurau, to which town Mr. Dunbar has been transferred to take over the management of the Bank of New Zealand, were farewelled by the congregation of Knox Church on Wednesday night. There was a large attendance, which included visitors from as far distant as Urenui. During the evening Mr. and. Mrs. Dunbar were presented with a silver coffee jug and Master Alvin Dunbar received a pocketbook. Mrs. Dunbar was also presented with a bouquet by Mrs. A. L. Dixon. The Rev. A. L. Dixon in wishing the guests God-speed and a happy future said that Mr. Dunbar, who had been treasurer for six years, had been a loyal and faithful church worker during the whole of his 12 years’ residence at Waitara, and his departure would mean a big loss to the church. All were pleased that the transfer meant promotion, but Waipukurau’s gain was Waitara’s loss. Mr. J. Parry in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar success said the church was losing two faithful workers, and the congregation was losing good friends. Mrs, Dunbar would also be missed as she had been secretary of the P.W.M.U. for a number of years. Mr. W. Middleton endorsed the remarks made by Mr. Parry, who said all hoped that Mr. Dunbar would some day return to Taranaki to fill a still higher position in the bank’s service. Mr. Dunbar in returning thanks saia that the first advice of their transfer had caused Mrs. Dunbar and himself some grief, and they also felt it on. their farewell occasion, but promotion in his career was welcome, and he believed they would have a happy time in theii new home. He had willingly done what lay in his power for the Sunday school and church, and trusted Mr. Dixon, his officers and members would feel satisfied with the developments of 'the future. . , Songs were sung during the evening by Mrs. P. C. Davie and Mr. Cleland, recitations were given by Mr. J. Hill and pianoforte selections were played by Mrs. Fredric, the last named also being the accompanist. Mr. W. G. Reid, who brought a party from New Plymouth, was Recorded a vote of thanks.

Death of Mr. W. J. Clare. News was received at Waitara on Thursday night of the sudden death at Morrinsville of Mr. William J. Clare. Mr. Clare, who leaves a wife, three sons and a daughter, was well known at VZaitara, having resided at Waipapa for many years. Mr. Clarke for many years carried on the business of bridge building and was employed for many years in that capacity by the Clifton County Council. Shortly before leaving the district he re-built the Waitara wharf. Mr. Clare left Waitara to take up farming at Ngatea, Waikato, but at the time of his death was engaging in his old trade. Mr. Clare was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clare, two old Taranaki identities who resided for many years at Bell Block, eventually moving to Waihi (Waitara), where they carried on farming, and on retiring went to reside at New Plymouth. Ladies’ Golf.

Following is the result of the first round of the ladies’ championship played on the Manukorihi golf links' on Tuesday:— Seniors: Miss Knight beat Miss Gorrle 2 and 1, Miss Wills beat Mrs. Knight 3 and 2, Miss Foreman beat Mrs. Whyte 5 and 4. Juniors: Miss Nosworthy beat Mrs. Hamlin 2 and 1, Mrs. Priar beat Miss Limmer 1 up at the 20th, Mrs. Bennett defaulted to Miss Wakely, Mrs. Sarten beat Miss Allen, Mrs. E. George beat Miss Gaw 6 and 5, Mrs. Furdie won from Mrs. Fookes by default. The draw for the second round is:— Seniors: Miss Knight plays Miss Wills, Miss Foreman plays Miss Armstrong. Juniors: Miss Nosworthy plays Mrs. Priar, Miss Wakely plays Mrs. Sarten, Mrs. E. George plays Mrs. Purdie, Mrs. Prichard plays Miss Madsen.

Shipping Movements. The o.e, vessel Kapui arrived at Waitara on Thursday morning with a cargo of 72 bales of wool, and on completion of discharge left again for Mokau to load another 80 bales. The Mahurangi is at Mokau loading coal for the Railway Department which will be discharged at New Plymouth.