COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.

Timaru Herald, Issue 170301, 21 August 1920, Page 2

COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.

Mil ii. GOODVUN HONOURED. On uvdiiuo' <.l Hie Ciob- . enui iJ.un.l j. iu.ge g,.i..iit;±ii.g ui lipie--eilLative business, jjiuu n;i.iui-jcLL a- comjjiunoiuary miiiiei: to ALr _u. ucodwm, we lounuor c;i iUessis Aaaius, uiu., .juiidU Uancei'bury buuicu in. juiiiaru, ~no is leaving to take _ip we iioijoii.anc, position 01 .rlusi.raia.Sian livu ior tno Suidobaker Corpo; alien, una IUM-urpuaners in .Sydney. Mr Un- ■ Lam -Uc-jjrjuo presiuou, and among chose' present \\;ere: Air M. J. Povie (.secretary;, Div Guun, Messrs Yt aner jXaymona, H. H. Eiaser, G. E. 'inggs, !•'. C. "Watson, C. W. Wood, H u -Ytenore, D. Harvey, H. Alleiiuroh, R. Alston, A. M. i'aierson, to. u. AuOeiiand, J. E. Pigotr,, J. \Y. Souter, L. B. dames, A. G. i'aigus, T. i\ Crowe, I''. .Lewis, "W. fcjcott, James Cleiand T Rim-css, T. Scott, A. Wotherspooii. ¥. iiaucr. G. Freeman, A. E. Hoi veil, ;.. , A : Kalt o", A. Goodwin, G. A. .Nicholas, Ford, JC. Brehaut, W .-*. Harris, 0. Miller, Hutton, J. l-iole, Angiand, and others. After a choice menu had been done lull justice to, during wliieh a full orchestra- discoursed suitable music, the cnairman, who filled the office of toast master, opened the official proaranv-ne by- calling the secretary, v.-lio intimated apologies from Messrs C. Collins, C. Maitland, YT. T.lmmas, A. Hone, J. J. MeKeown, YV. .Moody, J. Aniiand, E G. jvc-rr, A. Schnack, J. Moodv, E. Cranlord, Sergeant, J. J.'. Miirphv, ii. .Uollmson. G. Whitehouse, C. iverr, <?. B. Miuphy and J. Maiing. 'llu-ciiah-inan gave the toast of "The King. ' which was duly honoured. Air-J. *\Y. Soutcr submitted the toast of "Trade and Commerce," which was fittingly responded to by Mr Harris, president' of the. South Canterbury Employers' Association. Mr M. J. Doyle, in a racy and humorous discourse, gave "The' Old Horse and Trap," and Mr C. .Yv. "Wood responded in similar vein. ; Mr A. M. Pnterson gave the toast of "The Studebaker Corporation," and referred to this world-famed organisation as one of the pioneers of wheeled locomotion in America. Throughout its history the corporation had lived with its eyes to the future, and he made bold to say that to-day their output of firstclass cars made them one of the let ding manufacturers in' the world. It was a corporation of big men, commanding a !;ig array of employees, who always put the right man in the rieiht place. In the case of their guest of the evening that was peculiarly apposite. N 0 man had a better grasp of his business-or was more upright in carrying out liia business dealings than Mr Goodwin. (Applause.) The toast was cordially honoured, and Mr Goodwin suitably responded.

The chairman, in proposing "The Guest of the Evening," referred in eulogistic terms to Mr' Goodwin** irany likeable qualities as a. citizen, business man, and sportsman, and paid a high tribute to his straight-forward business methods and his staunch adhesion to •what he considered right.' The toast was enthusiastically responded to. Messrs H. AUchurch.' F. C. Watson, G. 15. Triggs, H. H. Fraser, J. Cleland. T. Kinross, T. and W. Scott, Hutton, and A. E. Horwell spoke of their respective dealings with Mr Goodwin, and unanimously endorsed the chairman's high testimony. . Mr M. J, Doyle w'ns then oa.lled upon to-make a, presentation, which eorsisted of a handsome leather suitcase for Mr Goodwin and a, solid silver tea and coffee service for Mrs Goodwin. Mr Doyle s:iid that the movement to recognise Mr Goodwin's position in th e town and district was more warmly taken up than any other similar project he knew of. It was space alone that had heen the_ determining factor in the issue of invitations. Mr''Doyle traced Mr Goodwin's business history in Timaru, from the shop in the Arcade, opened fourteen years ago, to the present commodious and recently-increased premises in Stafford Street, and said that in Ids business life, as well as in his private relations with the community and individuals, "he had run a straight and manly course without deviating for petty considerations, and this; had been the foundation on which lie had built up liis big agencies. There were few men in the town who possessed a wider circle of friends than Mr Good win, and there were fewer still who could afford to clash, with prejudices and had Btdl a personality big and strong enough "to retain the affection of those with whom l he differed. Mr Goodwin had with his frank and outspoken manner a rare degree of tact, and was able to advance a reason for what he did which frequently disarmed antagonism. Mr Doyle also referred to Mr Goodwin's sporting leanings as a tonic for business his work in connection .with the Second Division League and the Queen Carnival. Mr Goodwin had heen blessed with a helpmate who was a fitting partner, a devoted mother, and though of a retiring disposition was' a generous hostess. On behalf of the citizens of Timaru; he 'wished Mr and Mrs Goodwin every success in their new home in sunny New South Wales. (Loud applause.) ' Mr Goodwin suitably replied, and referred in reminiscent terms to his stay in Timaru. He was well content in Timaru in the service of a firm that tad treated him as one of the concern, and it was 'more for the wider scope, of action which the new position offered which made him- accept the generous offer of the Studebaker ' Corporation. He spoke of his friendly relations with the trade in Timaru, and concluded by thanking all, on behalf of Mrs Goodwin •and himself, for" the substantial gifts they had presented to him,_ and the still more substantial good wishes with' which they were accompanied. ■ During the evening a musical programme was rendered by Messrs Wood, Menere, Wotherspoon, Mcßride, and Doyle, and humorous stories were recounted by Messrs Menere and F. C. Watson. Mva Kittv Murphy acted as accompanist, for which she was cordially thanked. Host Murphy was heartily complimented on the exceptionally fine quality of the general arrangements and catering. , ~ , ■ The singing of the National Anthem and "AuTd Lang Syne" concluded a most pleasant and enjoyable evening.