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Popular Hosts Retire
Popular hosts Herb and Daphne Duckworth were accorded a warm farewell by staff members, new and old, on the last night of their term as managers of the Masonic Hotel. They are retiring after more than 20 years in the Masonic, Presentations were made and musical honours accorded them at this function which was organised by the hotel's social club.
From left, Mr and Mrs Duckworth, with Mrs Sue Towers and Messrs Percy Rawlings and Hilton Croskery, who made the presentations.
Among the large crowd of staff members at the function were Michael and Carol Williams.
Sid and Miriam Flood and their daughter Ngaire.
Wita Mita, and Mavis and Roger Smith.
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After spending many years on the staff Mr Bob Murray is also leaving the hotel.
Mr Murray accepting a handsome wall mirror from Mr and Mrs Duckworth, who presented it on behalf of N. Z. Breweries.
On behalf of the social club Mr Jack Nicol (right) presents Mr Murray with a sun umbrella.
Party pianist is Mary White.
Margo Grace, Donna Ngata and Rebecca Wikotu.
Marcus, Mary and Ricci Paenga.
Jolene and Stuart Douglas with Mary-Anne McGhie.
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Also on hand to farewell the guests of honour were Marge Karauria, Rita Edwards and Kathy Miringaorangi
Mrs Dickinson, wife of the new manager, and daughter Katy with Mrs J. Walsh (left)
Mr Maurice Dickinson, the new manager, pictured with some of the staff who are, from left, Jolene Douglas, Blossom Mita, Sarah Puki and Mary-Anne McGhie
Mr and Mrs J. Burns
The Duckworth family were all together for the last night and farewell at the hotel. From left, Mr Duckworth, daughter Pam, Mrs Duckworth, son Peter and daughter-in-law Sandra.
Some of the staff in a moving farewell and haere ra!