BON VOYAGE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 88, 14 April 1938, Page 5

BON VOYAGE

RANGITIKEI RESIDENTS MRS. WELSH AND DK. DICK (Own Correspondent.) MARTON, April 13. Rangitikei residents assembled at the White Hart Hotel on Tuesday afternoon at the invitation of Mrs. K. E. Carlyle to bid farewell to Mrs. R. Welsh and Dr. Dick prior to their departure for a trip Home on May 5. A number of apologies were received from Palmerston North and neighbouring districts. All sections of the community were represented, there being over one hundred present. Mrs. K. E. Carlyle presided and made an excellent hostess. After a delicious afternoon tea provided by the new hostess of the White Hart Hotel, a short programme of toasts were honoured. Dr. T. G. Harpur, in proposing the toast of the guests of honour, referred to the excellent co-operation that had always existed between the three medicos in Marton. They were very pleased to assist each other in the carrying out of their professional duties, which all tends to make better treatment for the patients. He sincerely wished Dr. Dick and Mrs. Welsh a pleasant voyage home and a safe return. Dr. R. A. Church endorsed the previous speaker’s remarks, stating that Dr. Dick was one of the “live wires’’ of the profession in the Dominion as well as one of the “best” in every branch of sport. Mr. R. J. Moore, vice-president of the Marton A. and P. Association, referred to the capability of Dr. Dick as a farmer and his support of the association was very much appreciated. Although quite new at the game he had made a name for himself as a breeder of stud sheep and at all times gave his financial support to the association. On the association’s behalf he extended to the doctor and Mrs. Welsh their heartiest wishes for a very pleasant trip Home to renew old associations of their early days. Mr. J. Brice, master of the Rangitikei Hunt Club and treasurer of the Marton Jockey Club, referred in a jocular strain to their guest as a fearless rider at the hunts and also as a lover of a good jumper, which was proved by the number of prizes that he had won at shows and races, which included the Ladies’ Braclet at a recent race meeting of the Rangitikei Hunt Club. His services in conjunction with Dr. Harpur and Dr. Church were also honorary at all sports and race meetings and very much appreciated by those in control of sports during the years that they had been associated with these clubs. Mr. Brice concluded by stating that the guest had had no opportunity of accepting an honorarium because the clubs concerned had never offered him any, which created much laughter.

Dr. Dick, in replying, thanked Mrs. Carlyle for the splendid reception that had been accorded Mrs. Welsh and himself and his colleagues in the medical profession for their loyal and honourable support at all time, and he knew that they would be just as loyal in his absence as in his presence. Mr. Moore's remarks as to his farming ability were appreciated, considering that he taught Mr. Moore all he knew about sheep. Referring to Mr. J. Brice’s remarks, he always enjoyed a run over the big country and the success of his son, Jim, was gratifying as he appreciated a good horse.

Mr. F. Purnell, Mayor, in proposing Mrs. Welsh’s health, said that she richly deserved a holiday after her years of sacrifice for the benefit of Dr. Dick and his family. She had always proved a very worthy citizen and her kindness to all in time of trouble was proverbial. Her goodness in life ana her happy oulloox was an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. Mrs. Welsh was a personal friend well worth knowing and an hour in her company was quite a healthy tonic. He concluded by wishing Mrs. Welsh the best of health and happiness on her trip Home and a safe return and that she would be spared for many years to ably assist the doctor. Mr. W. McCully endorsed the Mayor’s remarks, stating that he had known Mrs. Welsh for many years and it had always been a pleasure to be in her company. Mrs. Welsh’s toast was drunk with great enthusiasm and the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Dr. Dick, in replying for Mrs. Welsh, said that she richly deserved all that had-ever had a better mother than she only a mother-in-law, but no man had ever a better mother than she had proved to him. Her help at all times in his profession as well as in his private life was lavishly bestowed. During the> afternoon Mr. R. C. Ball favoured the company with a vocal selection, “The Merry Monk,” which was ably rendered, and Miss Z. Crozier gave a musical monologue, “A Scene on the Beach,” and after hearing Miss Crozier one can quite appreciate that she was a gold medallist for her year.

Miss Neilsen ably assisted at the piano and contributed much to the enjoyment of the afternoon.