A Voice From Gladstone.—A Tribute to Mr J.A. Renall.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7444, 27 April 1903, Page 3

A Voice From Gladstone. —A Tribute to Mr J.A. Renall.

[to the editor.]

Sic, —I am exceedingly glad to notice that Mr Joseph Renall, whom we Gladstonians have known favourably for a long term of years, as an excellent settler, is offering himself for the Mayoralty of Masterton. While he was here, no man made himself more popular in every direction. If anything had to be done for the public good, Mr Renall was in demand. When Mr Renall recently stood for the County, he had a block vote for the places which knew him best. Te Whiti school he established, and for ten years was chairman, secretary, and treasurer of the School Committee. In the face of considerable difficulty he had a fine public hall erected at Gladstone. An enterprising settler, and a good and respected colonist. Herein I think Masterton will act wisely and honour itself by placing him in the position of Mayor. Let me add that the retirement of Mr Joseph Renall and his family from this part of the district has been greatly regretted, but our loss has been Masterton's gain. When in Gladstone he tried very hard to establish a dairy factory, but owing to the large areas being held, and the price of sheep and wool being so high, it was found impossible to do so at that time. Since then wool has fallen, and the district is sorry they did not go in for the factory, but are waiting for the Long Bush Estate to be opened up.—l am, etc., John Grant, Late of Gladstone.