Farewell Gatherings.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 408, 2 April 1909, Page 2

Farewell Gatherings.

TO MR. AND MRS. M‘CAETHY. PRESENTATIONS MADE. When it became kn .wn that Mr anu Mra M'Carthy were to leave Kawbia it was immediately decided that pre vious Ip their dapariure they should be entertained, and the first of the functions eventuated on Saturday evening when Mr M<Oatby was ten dered a SMOKE CONCERT. About 50 residents attended, Mr G. G. Jonathan, J.P., presiding. In proposing the toast of “ The Gne-'t,” tbo Chairman said that thatevening was one of the times in life ;.bey did not like, f r they were parting with a friend. Personally Le was very sorry that Mr M’Carthy was leaving, and he knew that was also the feeling of those assembled. Their guest bad been in Kawhia nearly seven years, and during that time fais duty had been faithfully done,, and be ( he speaker) thought it meant a lot when thote who Mr McCarthy bad “ bumped across ” alluded io him as a good fellow. He bad met their guest ia sport, socially and professionly, and had found him to be genuine and a man of integrity, carrying out bis duty without bias, forethought or favour. He felt that in Mr M'Cartby’s departure Kawbia was losing a citizen who had been a useful adjunct to the place, and he trusted that good for t n-3 and health would always be wiih him

Messrs T. D. Hamilton, J.P., C. B. Morris, A. F. Wilson., A. E. baogley, H. H. Pettit, J. K. Newton and Dr G. Csnipbe” Jenkins also spoke to the toast, which was drank with musical honours.

Loud applause greeteiMr M'Oarthy when he rose to respond. He sincerely thanked the speakers for their kind words, which he deeply appreciated. The position he occupied did not usually tend towards good fellow ?hip, and he therefore felt gratified that he had the good wishes of so many. His duty bad not always been pleasant, and hi could say that tho. he had come in conflict with had “ al ways had a gallop for their money ” (Laughter), After giving his experiences when he first landed in Kawhia and an account of some of his rough trips. Mr M’Oarthy said he accepted the presence of so many there that night as a token that ths best of feelings were extended towards himself, for which he was very thankful. In connection with social matteis he gave the oredT to Mrs M'Oarthy who bad always endeavoured to render what assistance she could. Many other toasts were honoured. Musical items were rendered by Dr Jenkins, Messrs Pettit, Rendell, Sircombe and Symons. About 11 p.m. the gathering concluded by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. DANCE. Monday night turned out vsry wet, consequently there were no country people at the dance in Scott s Hall, bab ifully 60 Kawbia residents attended. The music fur the dancing was supplied by Mrs Lamgley, Miss Stevens (piano) and Mi Jonathan (picoia), Mr Tangimoana being M.C. Supper was handed round about 11 p.m. Just before supper Mr Jonathan, J.P., expressed regret, on behalf of the whole of the district, at the departure of Mr and Mrs M'Carthy, and wished them God speed. He also announced that a presentation had been arranged for, but owing to the shortness of the time it bad not arrived but would be forwarded io Mrs M'Oarthy later. Mr M'Cartby thanked those present for (heir kind feelings towards Mrs M'Oarthy and himself. They felt that in depa ’Ling from Kawbia they were leaving behind good, kind and geni ’ne friends.

Tha gathering broke up about 1 a. m., ail joining in Auld Lang Syne. Three ,bear£y ebeers were given for the departing guests. About a dozen gentlemen attended at the Bktylkr on Tuesday afternoonwhen Mr Jonathan handed to Mr M.‘Cirtby, for Mrs M’Oarthy, a handsome marble cilock, suitably inscribed. Mr M’Oarthy briefly returned thanks. A large gathering of people were on the wharf on Tuesday night at 10 pm. to see Mr M’Cartby off. Mrs M’Cartby proceeds overland on Mon ■ day morning.