PERSONAL

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXIV, Issue 116, 6 October 1930, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mr H. Cooper of Levin, a brother of :he late Mrs B. Kemp, has been spendng the week-end in Waipukurau.

Miss L. Spooner, of Taihape, who has been on a visit to /Miss D. J. Aldridge at the Tavistock Hotel during the week-end, returned to her home today.

Mr G. L. Chatwin, who has been a well-known and popular resident of Waipukurau, and who has disposed of his business, left by this morning’s mail train for Pahiatua. A number of friends assembled at the railway station to wish him au rcvoir.

The Hon. E. A. Ransom, acting Prime Minister and (Minister of Lands, who spent Friday and Saturday as a guest at the Tavistock Hotel, returned to his home at Dannevirke after his meeting tit Elsthorpe on Saturday night. Mr Ransom was a passenger on the north-bound mail train this afternoon and is speaking at Havelock North to-.night. The funeral of little Gordon Lee, who met with a tragic death on Friday morning, took place at the Waipukurau Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Prior to tire funeral a short service was conducted by the Rev. A. C. McLean, M.A., at the home of the parents, Mr and Mrs J. K. Lee, Porangahau road. The cortege was a lengthy one, while at the graveside there was a big gathering of mourners, and particularly women, who assembled as a mark of respect and in sympathy with the bereaved parents and family in their irreparable loss.

During the progress of play on Saturday afternoon members of the Waipukurau Golf Club assembled at the club-house for the purpose of formally farewelling Mr G. L. Chatwin, who has been secretary of the club during the past four years. Mr I. W. N. Mackie, (club captain) presided and in calling upon Mr Chatwin to accept a solid leather suitcase, referred in eulogistic terms to the splendid services their departing guest had rendered to the club. Nothing had been too much trouble for him to do, and his tact, enthusiasm and unfailing good nature had won him wide and well-deserved popularity. The departure of Mr Chatwin meant a very big loss to the I club as well as to Waipukurau. Mr Maclfic concluded by wishing Mr Chatwin good luck, good health and happiness for the future, and assured him of a very cordial welcome should he at any future time visit the members on the Maharakeke links. The remarks of Mr Mackie were ably supported by Mri L. W. Bishop, an ex-president of the club, who paid a sterling tribute to the work and sporting qualities of their guest. On behalf of the visitors Mr Roy McDowell also spoke in favourable terms of Mr Chatwin. In an appropriate reply Mr Chatwin thanked the members for their* handsome presentation and kind remarks. The toast of the guest being duly honoured, hearty cheers concluded the little function, which was tinged with regret as the club realised that it was losing a good friend and a capable secretary. , . l ;! < . .