Mr James Begg

At the Kurawao School last Friday evening a farewell social was given to Mr James Begg, who, after residing in the district for about 35 years, has disposed of his interests. The school was well filled with old friends, late employees, and wellwishers. The Chairman, Mr J. M. Youngson, intimated that while Mr Begg was still their representative on the council, the time was opportune to acknowledge what he had done for the general advancement of the district. In speaking of ‘‘Dunvegan’’, Mr Begg’s residence, the chairman extended a

hearty welcome to its new occupier, Mr Pearce, but went on to give expression to the loss the district would suffer through the departure of Mr Begg. Turning to Mr Begg, the chairman then presented him with a case of silvermounted pipes and a silvermounted tobacco pouch, as a slight acknowledgment of what he had done for the district, and on behalf of Mrs Begg, with a manicure set.

Mr Donald Stewart, who had been in Mr Begg’s service for upwards of 35 years, added his tribute to Mr Begg’s good qualities. Messrs T. F.

Livingstone and J. R. Garden also spoke highly of the many services which Mr Begg had rendered the district. Mr Begg, in replying on behalf of himself and Mrs Begg, who was unable to be present, said his lengthy residence in the district had been marked by many pleasant experiences. During the evening Miss Gillespie danced a Highland fling and a sword dance, and Mr T. F. Livingstone recited.