BOSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 February 1928, Page 1

BOSS NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondent). On Saturday evening in the Totara Hall a large and representative gathering took place to viv farewell to the Rev. ,T. I!. Young who lias been Anglican Clergyman lor this district for the past live years and has now accepted a call to take charge ol the parish at Unworn. The event took the form o! a social evening and the proceedings began with dancing and songs. During the evening Mr 11. (Liners (who presided) and holds the position of the People’s Warden, in voicing the sentiments of those present stated they all were very sorry at .Mr and Mrs Young's departure from the district. Daring Mr Young's five years sojourn amongst them he had endeared himself to all and had gained the esteem and affection not only of his parishioners lint all with whom he came in contact. Jlc would be greatly missed and his place- would be difficult to fill, and he wished him every success in his new locale. On behalf of the citizens lie asked Mr Young’s acceptance of a well filled purse ns a slight, token of their esteem and goodwill. licv. Father O’Doherty spoke. on behalf of the Catholic community and voiced their regrets at losing such ns estimable citizen as Mr Young. He considered it a privilege to have had the acquaintance of such a genii;man and wished him a happy departure and a pleasant future. Air A. AY. Pitt on behalf of the Presbyterian jicople also eulogised Mr Young’s many good qualities cs|>ccinlly his sermons which lie always thought gave one good for reflection. He endorsed the remarks of the other speakers and also wished Mr and Mi's Young and family a happy future at Ha worn. Air Young oil rising to reply was heartily applauded. Air Young stated it was nearly five years since he first appeared in this hall, the occasion being a farewell to his predecessor, Rev. Thorpe. He had spent a happy time during his five years in this district and was genuinely sorry to he leaving them. He appreciated very much the kindness and hospitality extended' to him by all sections of the community, this applied more especially to his long south trips where he received friendship trom everyone. He thanked them for their substantial gift and extended a hearty invitation to one and all to visit their home at Man-era if (hey chanced to be travelling in that direction. During the evening songs were contributed by Mrs Bannister and Mr A. AY. Pitt. Aliss Evans’ orchestra supplied the music for the dancing, while AD- R. Richards acted as Ai.C. A very welcome supper was provided by the ladies.