EARLY SETTLERS

Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1928, Page 3

EARLY SETTLERS

INTERESTING GATHERING AT ‘ r \yELiLiNGTGN.~' WELLINGTON, -Sept. 21, There was an unusual gathering at the Early Settlers’ Hall to-day, held under the auspices of the Ea:ly Settlers’ and Historical Association, of Wellington, which was * attended by several of the pioneers who arrived in New Zealand in the 1840 decade. His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson,- accompanied by her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson, was present,, and after addressing the gathering, passed round the hall and indulged in reminiscent chat Avith the survivors of the colonisation days. Sir Donald M’Lcan presided. The honorary secretary, Mr W. Toomath, read the roll call of members. Amongst those' answering the .call in person were Mr George Judd (Hutt), Avho arrived in NeAV Zealand by the Martha Ridgeway in 1840; Mr George Pain, who cahie in the Oriental; Mrs Cornford, Avho came in the Gertrude in 1841 and who was presented to their Excellencies p Mrs E. J. BroAvn free Kinnihurgh), Avho came in 1843; Mr Alfred Mills (Johnsonville), Avho arrived in 1843; Mrs Jamieson (nee .Williams), the first white child horn at Tolago Bay; Mr T;. P. Allen (Hutt). who arrived in 1845; Mrs Baker. Miss E. H. Allen (1849); Mrs Player (1850); Miss C. Allen (1852).and Mrs Chisholm (1855)to '