Departure of Mr James King.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1627, 5 February 1886, Page 4

Departure of Mr James King.

The above presentation was made at Walkley's Hotel last night. Present— Mr H.M'Neil, J.P. m the cbair, Mr Jas. Linton Ex Mayor vice cbair, and about 20 others. Apologies were read from Messrs Ferguson, McMinn, and Akers. • The Chairman explained that the object of meeting was to dohonorand show respect to Mr James King who is leaving for South America; that Mr King was taking with him credentials which * great many people were unable to do, and eulogized man appropriate and lengthy speechMr James King both as a private citizen and public man. After the toast of " The Queen "was done honor to the Chairman called upon Vice-Chairman to give the toas,t' ( The guest _qf the evening Mr Jas, King," Mr Linton said he thought the Chairman had pretty well threshed the subject as regards Mr James King. He had various reasons which prompted him to make some remarks— .the principal one, being that when a friend was leaving the town, he always liked to speak well of him to his face as well as behind his buck, and m his opinion Mr King deserved this. Many men pulled-. string*, over public matters but he could confidently say that during the whole of the time he had been m Palmerston Mr King had always worked for that which he considered -the best for the place. He thought it could safely be said Mr King had been lairly successful. Men who had a thorough knowledge of business, his late employers (J. Nathan and, Co.) do not hesitate to say that during all the time he wae m their employ Mr King was a faithful 'and thoroughly competent' servant. - la sporting matters Mr King took a great interest, and to his energy the success of the Manawatu KacingGlub is mainly due. We want to to-pight to show that m losing him we are losing one -of our valuable fellow townsmen. He believed that any man who could succeed m New Zealand could do so m any other land, and he was sure when Mr King arrived at his destination the evidence of the respect m which he was held here, and as testified to by -to-night's proceedings would avail him there. "A good name is better than riches." In losing Mr King we feel we have lost an old friend and he had much pleasure m proposing his health and prosperity wherever he may be and especially m his contemplated venture. The Chairman then read the following address a/id presented same to Mr James King. To James King, Esq. Dear Sir,-^Having heard that you are about to leave Pahnerston North for South America, we the undersigned, residents of the town and district, wish yon to, accept this address as a token of, the esteem m which you are held and of our regret at your departure from amongst us. As a business man and Borough Councillor you will be missed,' but more especially as Steward and Honorary Secretary ot our Racing Club, m which you have ever taken such a lively, interest. Your thorough know-' ledge of stock and your business qualities ought to be of the utmost service to you m your new-home. We sincerelyfiopa you will prosper and. that some day you will return, together with Mrs King and family, to Palmerston North and make it, your permanent horne.^— We are, &c, Alexander Ferguson, J.P., Mayor, James Lmton, ex-Mayor, vice-President of Manawatu Eacing Club, G. M. Snelson, J;P.,. ex-Mayor, H. McNeil, L. G. West, 11, S. Abraham, G. F. Hawkins, W. T. Wood, S. Abraham, Jas. Grace, Borough Councillors, J. Herbert Hankins, solicitor, R. N. Keeling, Town Clerk, Alex. McMinn, Standard, W. H. Smith, Times, G. Turner, Manager Bank Australasia, J. C. Hanna, Manager Bank NewZe'aland, William Park, M. Cohen, C, G. Short, V. Watchorn, Walter Rutherford, Geo. B. Littler, W. U. Healy, Edward. Johnston, H. W._ Haybittle, D. Pringle, William 1 Akers,' Thomas King, W. J. Haybittle, W. J. Archer, J. C. Nathan. Mr King thanked all those who had signed the address, and thought when he came to the meeting he would be able to express himself m a suitable manner, but he had this night only realized he was going away. . He thanked all present for their friendly feeling towards and said that whether m prosperity or adversity, the address expressing same would occupy the highest place m his dwelling. He was too overcome to return thanks m a suitable manner. Song, The Old Flag, W. J. Haybittle. Mr Linton proposed " Health of Mrs King and family " Song, McSorley's Twins, Thos. King. Mr Cohen on behalf of the firm of J. Nathan and Co. testified as to the good feeling that always existed ' between the firm and Mr King. Mr King proposed prosperity to Palmerston coupled with the name of Mr Linton. Mr Linton responded. Messrs H. \V\ Haybittle, Archer, Park, Short, Watchorn, Pringle, Leigh, and others spoke m tqe highest terms of Mr

,nis. King and expressed regret at his de paiture from amongst us. Mr Cohen proposed m suitable language the toast of " The Press " coupled with the names of Mr Smith and Mr McMinn. Mr Smith responded on behalf of Times and Mr G. F. Hawkins on behalf of Standard. A number of sonjrs and recitations were then rendered m capital style. The health of the Chairman and ViceChairman hay ns: been duly honoured the meeting terminated by singing " God Save the CJueen."