LOCAL STOCK SALES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1999, 7 February 1907, Page 2

LOCAL STOCK SALES.

The weekly stock sales took place at Mataivhero yards yesterday. There was a very large offering (over 12,000 sheep), blit bidding was for the most part very slow, but every line or sheep was disposed of before tile sale was finished. There was no increase in prices, but many of the lines consisted of cull lambs and old ewes in poor condition, which met with very small competition and had to bo disposed of at - very low figures. The recent dry weather had been responsible for bringing so large a yarding of this class of _ stock boiorc the public. It is confidently _ expected that the welcome lain which commenced during the afternoon will have an almost immediate effect upon feed throughout the district, which will undoubtedly be reflected in the increased prices which are expected at tlio important sales to .be hold next "Wednesday and the week following. The following are the quotations :

Messrs Common, Shelton and Co._ Ltd., and Dalgety and Co. Ltd. : 27 fat woolly, lambs, 14s Id, J. Maynard; 16 fat ewes, 12s. J. Maynard; 134 2-tooth wethers, passed at Os; 242 2-tootli ewes, passed at 9s 3d ; 330 ewes, 3s 3d, (J. Witters; 202 woolly lambs, 9s 3d, F. Hall; 546 full-moutli ewes, 7s 3d, G. Coop : 494 do., os 3d. G. Witters; 57 woolly lambs. 3s 7d, Judd; 11 four and six tooth Romncv rams, 3gs, Tullock; 0 do.. 2Jgs, E. Williams. Messrs.. Williams and Kettle, J/td. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Loan Agency Co.. .Ltd., and Murray, Roberts and Co. : 37 fat and forwardewes, passed at 8s; 25 fat ewes, 12s, .7. Maynard; 24 do., passed, no bid: lambs (dipped), pmssed at 8s Od; 243 woolly lambs, 6s, G. Maxwell; 1/3 dipped ewes, passed, no bid; 414 prime fat ewes, 13s Od, Nelson Bros.; 350 4 and‘s year-old ewes, 13s 6d; 731 ewes (choice lot), 13s 6d, F. Hall; 52 small woolly lambs, 4s Od, Preston , 13 ewes, passed at 2s; 25 2-tooth ivothers, 12s lOd, T. McGregor; 274 2-tooth ewes and wethers, 12s; McLean ; 213 lambs, passed at os: 104 4 and 5 year old ewes, 7s, A. McLean; 527 ewes, 7s lid. G. Dunne; 90 ewes. 4s Id, T. Kane; 37 dipped ewes,'4s, G. Maxwell; 387 2 and 4 tooth ewes, Its 6d. T. McGregor and A. McLean; 110 small lambs, 2s 10d, Jackson; 90 shorn lambs, 7s, W. Judd; 51 s.m. ewes, Ss 9d, D. Louglier; 133 2-tooth wethers, 12s 4d. T. McGregor • 238 4 and 5 year old ewes, passed at .10s 4 147 ewes, 12s, Newman; 53 ewes, os 6d, F. Reid: 183 wethers, passed at 13s 7d; <260 2 tootn wethers (dipped), 13s Od, 1 . ; 114 s.m. ewes (in low condition), os 7d, Roberts: 60 2,4, and 6 tooth e\yes, 9s Id, J. Robson;-100 small lambs (shorn), 3s 4d, G. Maxtvch.

MANGAPAPA SCHOOL. FAREWELL TO MR HUNTER. Yesterday morning a presentation was made to Mr Hunter, headmaster of the Mangapapa school, oil the occasion of his leaving tho district to settle down at Levin. Mr Hunter has hold tho hoadmastorship of tho school over since its opening, about four years ago, and with a high degree of success. 11 is leaving is deeply regretted by the School Committee, who greatly appreciated his services, and also by the teaching stall and the pupils. The proceedings at the farewell gathering wore very cordial. Mr Malcolm McLeod, chairman of tho School Committee, presided, and there were also present several other members of the Committee, the teachers, and nearly all the children attending the school. TJio Chairman said they were there that day to say good-bye to Mill untor. Their meeting that day was to his mind a pleasant meeting and for a pleasant purpose. Perhaps they might not all think so for tho first moment. Wherever they had met Mr Hunter it had left them nothing but memories. One hail said that every human being in this world either added to or took from tho happiness of tho world. That was a good thing for the children, at tho dawn of their life to know, and he hoped it would set them thinking. Every one of them was going to acid to the happiness of others or else they were going to add to the unhappiness of the world. Well, Mr Hunter had, in liis (the Chairman’s) humble opinion, added to their happiness apart from tho usefulness of ill's life as a teacher. Whether he had been connected with the musical or tho athletic world lie hud increased tho happiness of those with whom ho had come in contact. If they could nil only do that it would he a grand thing. For his own part lie was sorry that they were compelled to como there to say good-bye at that unreasonable boor; but there were members of the committee present who had been with them ever since the school was opened, and they would speak for., themselves, so that bis duties would bo light. The whole of the committee had promised to be present, but they must remember that some of them were more or less slaves, and could not do just, what they liked. lie did not know that it was necessary for him to say more, except this, that bis own life had been made happier, and perhaps higher and better, because of his association with Mr Huiiter while he had been at Mangapapa. A good man might help in influencing the world. Perhaps tho older people in that room would remember tho picture by Watt of Sir Gallahad, leading out his war-horse, clothed in shining armour —every chain and link and buckle in perfect order. Tho artist’s idea was that of a brave soldier going out to war, and Tennyson had added to the magnificence of the idea by the words he puts into Sir Oallahad’s mouth—“My strength is as the strength of ten Because my heart is pure.” It was good to have an ideal of that sort, to have an admiration for that which was strong and pure. That was what made them strong and pure. In saying good-bye to Mr Hunter they thought it would he a good thing just to give him something that he might put on liis table and that would remind him of them. And now he would present Mr Hunter with that little cake basket, and might ho never be without cake to fill it. (Laughter and applause.) Cake was another useful thing, and added to the happiness of the human family, although it sometimes gave them a headache next morning. Miss Morgan had thought that the present would be most suitable, because it was one that would bo useful in tho home. (Applause.) Mr E. Grundy said ho had very groat pleasure in adding his testimony to what tho Chairman had said. Mr Hunter had taken very great interest in the school, and had been a very good headmaster. Ho was a gentleman of remarkable energy, and brought to a successful issue anything that ho took in hand. His interest in the school had grown stronger and stronger, and every examination had shown greater success. He very much regretted that Mr Hunter was leaving them. Mr E. S. Goldsmith expressed the pleasure lie felt in being present. lie thought it was their duty to show' publicly bow much they appreiatod tlio work Mr Hunter had done in the school. That Mr Hunter had been successful was proved by tlie inspector’s reports thev had bad from time to time. Mr Hunter had not only been very successful in his school work but be had found time to qualify for a higher profession, which x was most creditable to him, and ho (the speaker) wished him all possible success in liis now sphere of life. He felt sure that Mr Hunter would get to the top of tho tree. (Applause.) Ho wished Mr and Mrs Hunter not only long life and health but the largest measure of success and prosperity. (Applause.) Mr Brown said it gave him much pleasure to be there that morning to say good-bye to Mr Hunter. He warmly congratulated Mr Hunter upon tho success lie had achieved as headmaster, and wished him and Mrs Hunter all prosperity. Mr. Henson cordially endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers, and wished Mr Hunter all success. Mr Hunter, in replying to tho addresses and acknowledging tho beautiful gift which had been presented to him, expressed liis deepest gratitude. About a year ago a .presentation had been made to him, and he did not at all expect that lie would be the recipient of another that morning. Although he was leaving them ho would always retain an interest in the school. Alien any boy in that school gained a scholarship he hoped that he would drop him a lino and let him know about it, and when any of the pupils came within 50 miles of Levin he hoped they would go the other fifty, for he should he delighted to see them again. Whenever he came this way he would not forget to look in at the old school. He spoke of tho changes that had taken place in the school. Their school building was one of the prettiest in the Bay. They did not see schools in Wellington with beautiful gardens and shrubs surrounding them. He hoped they would get a good master. He did not know who lie would he, but tlie Board and the Committee would between them pick the very best man possible. Tho speakers that morning had said too many kind things of him, which lie did iiot deserve at all. He thanked them very much, and in saying goodbye he assured them that lie would always feel a keen interest in the school at Mangapapa. (Applause.) The Chairman announced that Miss Morgan would take charge of Mr Hunter’s department until tho new master was appointed, and Miss Brown would discharge Miss Morgan's duties. Tho proceedings closed with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,’