DINNER TO MR. J. HAZLETT, M.P.C

Dunstan Times, Issue 743, 14 July 1876, Page 3

DINNER TO MR. J. HAZLETT, M.P.C

On Friday evening last, the 7th inst., a farewell dinner was given to Jas. Hazlett, Esq., M-P-0., at Fames’ Dunstan Hotel, Clyde. About 30 gentlemen sat down, B. Naylor, Esq., Mayor, occupying the chair; and J. D. Feraud, Esq., vice-chair. Host Eames on the occasion fairly excelled himself, laying on the table as good cheer (comprising flesh and fowl of every description) as coidd be desired by the most fastidious of taste, or the greatest epicure. Full jus tico having been done to the good things provided, the table being cleared and dessert laid, The Chairman tose and said—The occasion of meeting was to bid good bye to Mr Hazlett, who, after a residence extending over some 13 years in Clyde, was about to take up his quartets in Dunedin, during the whole of that time he (the Chairman) had known him ever as a good citizen, a sound business man, and ever ready, whether in the interest of an individual or tho public V ■ generally, to devote both his time and purse. His feelings at losing Mr Hazlett were of a mixed character—pleasure that he was enabled to eater into a more extended sphere of business, regret at losing a good man—in these feelings he was sure he would be supported by every man in the district. He would propose “ The health •and continued prosperity of the guest of the evening, Mr James Hazlett.” The toast being drunk with honors, and in a bumper •of champagne, Mr Hazlett roseand said—He had to thank the friends he saw round him for the very hearty manner the toast of his health had been received, and though pleased and gratified at having so many friends to leave behind, he could not but regret parting, though leaving it would he but temporary, as hiS business would bring him amongst them frequently; he should ever have a kindly feeling for Clyde, as with it, is connected many of the most pleasing memories of his life—he would again thank them for the unalloyed pleasure they had giveuhim. Mr Weis ford proposed “ The Queen of England, arri Era- ..... (here by general ■consent, as it were, Mr Mr Welsford had to stop, the now assumed title of Empress not being acceptable.) “ The Queen, God bless her,” was then proposed and drank with acclamation, the Company afterwards singing the National “Anthem.” The toasts of “ The Government,” “ The Government Officers,” “ The Mining, Commercial, Agricultural, and Pastoral Interests,” “ The Town of Clyde,” “ Mayor of Alexandra,” “Mrs Hazlett and family,” “The Clergy.” coupled with Hike name of Mr Dewe, “ Host and Hostess,” and several other toasts having been drank and responded to, the most enjoyable evening it has been our good fortune to spend for a long time was brought to a close, with the singing of “ AuU Lang Syne,” all standing.