VALEDICTORY.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 464, 11 May 1912, Page 5

VALEDICTORY.

FAREWELL TO MR J. McINDOE

A largely attended gatheirng to farewell Mr Mclndoe was held in Hattaway's rooms on Thursday evening last. Mr J. Tammadge occupied the chair.

After the usual loyal toast of the King had been honoured, Mr SomervilltTproposed the toast of the "Pioneers," Messrs Seymour and Plier responding. Each speaker referred to the early days in Te Kuiti and to the high esteem"in which Mr Mclndoe had always been held. The toast of "Local Industries" was proposaJ by Mr C. Verrall, and responded to by Messrs R. Cotter and W. McNaught. The toast of "Local Bodies" was pronosed by Mr Falwasser, Messrs D. J. Young and M. Forsyth responding. The chairman proposed the toast of "The Guest," and in doing so referred to the very high esteem in which Mr Mclndoe was held by all who knew him and the 1033 the town would suffer from the fact or Mr Mclndoe's going away. This toast was received with musical honours. The following spoke to the toast, one and all speaking eulogistically of the guest: Messrs G. Bevege, J. Hetet, E. C. Falwasser, J. R. Graham, J. B. Young, A. Julian, C. C. Boles-, H. Vause, C. Verrall, J. Seymour D. J. Young, W. Adams, A. B. Jordan, P Cotter and W. Standish. The natives present sang a "Farewell" in Maori. The chairman presented Mr Mclndoe with a suit case and travelling rug, both suitably inscribed and stated that these gifts were a small token from the many friends of Mr Mclndoe in Te Kuiti to show their respect in which they held him. Mr Mclndoe, in reply, spoke feelingly of his old friends, and said he was delighted to see friends present from Mokau and Paeroa. Fie felt the honour done to him that night was greater than he deserved. He sincerely hoped that health would be restored to "him and that some day he might return to Te Kuiti. The toast of "Our Native Friends" was proposed by Mr Bevege and resnonded to by Messrs J. and H. Hetet and Anaru Eketone. "Kindred Sports" was proposed by Mr Rothery, Mr J. B. Young responding with a humorous speech. Other toasts honoured were "The Visitors," "Ladies," and the "Press."

During the evening songs and recitations were given by the following: —Messrs R. S. McDonald, J. Taylor, D J. Young, Anaru Eketone, P. Cotter, and J. Eriksson Mr Jack Hetet officiated at the piano in an able manner.