MOUTOA NOTES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 2000, 8 July 1919, Page 3

MOUTOA NOTES.

(Own Correspondent.)

■We appear 'to be having more than our share of farewells in this district for some considerable time, and we have not yet reached finality, We met at our usual rendezvous, the school, on,the 19th proximo to farewell Mr and Mrs Wilkins,, of Marotiri, who have resided in this district something over eight years. The large number present spoke well for the popularity of the guests of the evening. Progressive euchre was indulged in, and Mr and Mrs J. Shaw, of Marotiri, proved to be the lucky winners, and Mrs Whitlow and Mr H. Carrol won the consolation prizes’. Mrs E. Spring sang. After supper, Mr J. Galland, on behalf of the residents of the district, presented Mr and Mrs Wilkins with a handsome chair each, and spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr and Mrs Wilkins’ many activities in social and public matters in this district.- Mr Wilkins had always taken a very keen interest in 'school matters, he said, and had been a meraberof the School Committee for a number of years. Those willing to give their leisure are unfortunately few in this district, and their going 'leaves a blank in consequence. Mr Galland closed his remarks by wishing Mr and Mrs Wilkins every success in their now home. Mr and Mrs Wilkins responded in a very happy vein, and thanked all present for their expressions of good will, and extended a very warm welcome to all old friends to their new home in the Waikato. Three cheers and “For they are Jolly Good Fellows” terminated a very pleasant evening. 'Mr and Mrs Bowe and family gave a farewell evening to Mr and Mrs Reay and family, at their residence, at Marotiri, on Tuesday, the 23rd June, Despite the inclemency of the weather, a large number were present, and a very enjoyable lime was spent.' Mr and Mrs Reay were made the recipients of a handsome silver teapot and silver entree dish as a parting souvenir from old friends in the district. Mr Bowe made the presentation in his usual happy manner, and said that: though regretting the loss of a good friend and neighbour, he recognised that these leave-takings were part of our industrial life, and were progressive. Ho wished Mr and Mrs Reay health and prosperity. Mr F. Rhaw, on behalf of (hose present, endorsed Mr Bowe’s remarks, and thanked Mr and Mrs Bowe for their hospitality, and what was considered by all a very nice evening. Three cheers and “For. They are Jolly Good Fellows” were not by any means forgotten. An amicable settlement between llaxmillers and employees appears to have been arranged, and an early resumption of the industry in this district, we .hope, will soon be the result.