Farewell Social.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 292, 11 January 1907, Page 2

Farewell Social.

■ TO THE REV. R. MITCHEbU On Tuesday evening het • farewell social was tendered to the Rev. R. Mitchell, in BooU’s Hall, prior to bw departure from Kswhia to Te KuitiThe attendance was not yery large. The decorations of the stage reflected credit on those responsible for them Miss M‘Cardie w»s secretary, and carried oat bar duties satisfactorily. Mr W. W. M'Cardie occupied the chair, and in bis remarks referred io the occasion as one of sadness. It had been for the good of the place that Mr Mitchell had been here, and he felt that the good of his worka would follow him. He had a heart full of charity for all, and Ihe speaker knew that phen he said that Mr MitcheH’s dezj>artnre was regretted be expressed the sentiments of all. The de part ore of the rev. gentleman was not a good thing, bat the memory of him as a man, clergyman and gentleman would never depart. On behalf of the people of K»whia he wished Mr Mitchell god speed ard a happy and prosper jus time in his new sphere of labour. The Rev G. Cattf (Raglan) also spoke at length, reviewing the history of the establishing of the cherob and the appointment of the Rev. Mitchell. When the experiment of sending to England for a clcrgym'u for Kawh:» was decided on he was airaid of the result, bn* be was pleased io see that Mr Mit shell l*ad been a success. T 'ey woro all aorry to part with him, but it wb« within the power of the people of Kawhia to have kt’pt him much longer. The poor c -ngregations would break tho heart of any man. He trusted they wou’d rally round Mr Davi-hon, who was a man of go id qualities and wi h their Leip would do well The speaker then presented Mr Mitchell with a writing desk from his friends as a mark of esteem, remark* iug that they trusted the best results would follow his labours. Mr Jonathan also briefly expressed rsgret at Mr Mitchell's departure. In reply the Rev. Mitchell thanked the friends for their present, though his labour in Kawhia was not to get anything, simply to help others to lead a better .life. Ho trusted that they would give bis successor their hearty support, and see that their children attended Sunday School. Daring the evening pianoforte solos were rendered by Mrs Chase and Miss Cook, the latter also manipulating a phonograph which rendered several selections. Mr Jonathan was in good voice for his'songs “ The Holy City ” and “ Queen of Angels,” the latter being the better item. Mr T. Wetcre sang u In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree,” and MrH. Wetere “ Bombay.” A pleasing item was a duet “ Home, Sweet Home ” (in Maori) by Miss Gassis Cowell and Mr Huki Wetere, their voices blending beautifully. Refreshments were handed round by the ladies, and after all bad taken farewell of the guest the gathering terminated.