WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18412, 2 November 1929, Page 19

WAIMATE.

FAREWELL AND PRESENTATION. A very large gathering of people connected with farming, stock and mercantile pursuits gathered on Wednesday night to bid farewell to Mr Peter Gaftaney, who has officiated as representative of Borthwick and Sons, Ltd., in Waimate for 10 years. Mr George McCullock presided, and expressed pleasure at so large an attendance, which, he said, was a tribute to the popularity of the guest. They all knew Mr Gafianey to possess a disposition inclined always to be merry and bright, with a keen Irish wit. As a judge of stock, he was considered one of the best in the Dominion. In business dealings he was always fair and above board, and was also attentive to detail. His transfer to Rangiora was a stepping stone in promotion which would no doubt ultimately lead then guest to the high position to which its ability entitled him. Mr C. L. H. Gunn endorsed Mr McCullock’s remarks, and said that though there may be as good judges of stock about there were none better. The speaker would miss Mr Gaffaney at the yards, and in business life generally, and he hoped Mr Gaffaney would find conditions in North Canterbury as congenial as in Waimate. Mr S. I. Fitch said he knew Mr Gaffaney in a private capacity as a jolly good fellow. His popularity was amply demonstrated in the large attendance present. He extended best wishes for their guest’s future welfare. Messrs F. O’Boyle, D. Borrie, J. Simmons, J. Matheson, S. R. Wood, E. C. D’Auvergne, T. Twoomey, J. Dench, M. Cooney, W. Boland, R. R. G. Rattray, J. Heath. M. Leonard, F. Hansen, E. B. Harrison. J. W. Halliday, J. Gibson, D. Wise, T. Fleming and G. Miller also spoke. The chairman then called upon Mr G. B. Creemer to make a presentation of a wallet of notes to the guest. In doing so. Mr Creemer said that during their residence Mr and Mrs Gaffaney had been his neighbours, and they had been fine neighbours. In business Mr Gaffaney was undoubtedly a live v ire, and his departure meant that Waimate lost a good citizen and the farmers a good friend. It was pleasing' to know that well-earned promotion had come his way. He was certainly a first-class judge of stock, and also he was a fair dealer. The gift was a token of the esteem in which he was held generally.

Mr Gaffaney was loudly applauded on rising to reply. He said he could hardly find words to express his gratitude for the tribute paid him. He was sorry to be going, for he felt he was leaving a host of the best friends it was possible for one to btfve. He had been in Waimate about 10 years, and in that time had made more friends than in any similar period in his life. He must say that his time in Waimate had been the happiest of his life. He believed he was leaving one of the best districts in New Zealand as far as fat stock was concerned. The people of Waimate were 4 be finest he had ever met. and he had been in many places in both the North and South Island. He thanked one and all for the handsome present, and repeated that he was sorry he was leaving the Waimate district. The toast of the “freezing industry" was proposed by Mr Fitch, and responded to by Messrs Borrie and Matheson. Mr C. L. H. Gunn proposed the “Farming Community” which was responded to by Messrs E. C. d’Auvergne and E. B. Harrison; T. Twoomey proposed “The Sports,” which was responded to by Messrs G. E. Rray and F. Hansen, and W. Boland and Mr R. Hairison proposed the the ladies,” Mr Solomon replying. Other toasts honoured were those of the “pianist,” "the Press,” and “the Chairman.” t Items were given by Messrs J. Matheson, D. Cooney, M. Leonard, S. Razell Wood, F. Hansen and D. Wise (songs), Messrs D. Newall and S I. Fitch (recitations), and Messrs J. Heath and Weiheiphana (duet and haka). Messrs T. H. Walker and Solomon were iccompanists. THEFT. Carol John Pero, fishmonegr. 33 years of age, appeared at the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday morning, before Mr P. Grant J.P., charged that on October 30 at Waimate he did steal a quantity of coal valued at 2s. the property of Wm. D. Patterson; (2) that on October 29 at Waimate he did steal a quantity of coal valued at 2s the property of the same owner. Sergeant E. C. Turner stated that Constable Black had arrested accused and a juvenile in respect to the charge. Marked coal had disappeared during Tuesday night, apd a watch had been kept by the constable on Wednesday night, with the result that the arrests had been made The court had no jursidiction over juveniles and the sergeant applied for a remand till npxt Tuesday. The remand was granted, bail being allowed inself £lO and one surely of £lO, a condition taping that accused report daily to the police.

We have 85 acrss good sound land, 2 miles from town, for sale at £22/10/-, and £250 cash is all that is required to get into this. It is a great chance for a man with small means. FORBES WALLACE, Box 47, Waimate.