KINGSDOWN

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLVIII, Issue 21735, 17 August 1940, Page 3

KINGSDOWN

RESIDENTS FAREWELLED All sections of the community were represented when the people of Kingsdown gathered on Thursday night to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs G. Westaway and family, who are leaving the district. Mr R. Campbell, chairman of the farewell committee, in extending a welcome to the guests paid a tribute to the qualities of the departing residents. Mr Westaway had been a valued member of the School Committee for a number of years, and the people of Kingsdown were sorry to lose such good workers and neighbours as Mr and Mrs Westaway had been. He wished them every happiness in their new home. Mr Logan and Mr T. Simmons endorsed Mr Campbell’s remarks. Miss Simmons, in making the prei sentation of two -handsome fireside ! chairs, also paid a tribute to the ; neighbourly qualities of the guests. | Mr Jim Lane was the recipient of a I wallet. j On behalf of the pupils Nonna I Campbell expressed regret at losing such a good natured playmate as Ellen, who was presented with a fountain pea and Ever.'.harp pencil. The presentation was made by Beverly Cantwell. Mr Westaway suitably replied on behalf of himself and family and

thanked the residents for their kindness. During the evening the school children gave items, and songs were contributed by Mrs Campbell and Mrs Davison. Community singing was lead by Mr D. Brown. Music for dancing was supplied by Mr E. Meyers. Mr S. Cantwell was M.C. SCHOOL AMBULANCE FUND The children of the Kingsdown School have every reason to be proud of the results of their individual and collective efforts to raise funds for the Canterbury and Westland School Children's Ambulance Fund. Their quota was 30/-, but they succeeded in raising over £l4. In most cases the children made sacrifices in order that such a fine result might be achieved. WATER SHORTAGE Many farmers are experiencing an acute water shortage owing to the prolonged spell of dry weather. In some cases underground wells are dry, and water for domestic purposes has to be carried some distance. The Downlands supply when available will be fully appreciated in this district.