TEANERAKI.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 987, 18 June 1879, Page 2

TEANERAKI.

(FBOM A COBRESrON DENT.) The inhabitants of this place gave a complimentary supper to our school teacher, Mi'. Piper, on Friday eveniiv; last, on the occasion of his leaving Teaneraki for an appointment in the Normal School, Dunedin. There were over sixty persons present, and the supper, which was prepared by the Ladies' Committee, was most elegant and substantial, and the tables were very prettily arranged. The Chairman of the School Committee (Mr. E. S. Lees) occupied the chair, with the guest of the evening on his right hand, Mr. C. Todd being Vice-Chairman. After due justice had been done to the good things provided, the Chairman, in a neat speech, spoke of the object of the meeting, viz., to show their goodwill and respect to Mr. Piper, and to give him their best wishes on bidding good-bye to him. There was often a great deal of what in colonial phrase was termed " butter" at meetings of this sort, but he wished to speak only the simple truth, and he was sure he did so when he said that Mr. Piper left this district with the respect and best wishes of all, and that during the three ye:.rs he had been here he had not made one enemy. (Loud applause.) Before sitting down again; he had to ask his acceptance of a small token of appreciation of his services by the School Committee. The Chairman then presented Mr. Piper with a very handsome gold locket and chain. In reply, Mr. Piper thanked the committee for their handsome gift, and the inhabitants for their entertainment and good wishes. He felt honored and proud that during his residence in their midst he had gained their good opinion and regard. When he compared his pleasant experiences with those of some other teachers, he felt that it was a great blessing to have a good committee. He hoped he had not made an enemy. If he had offended anyone, he entreated their forgiveness, and wished the Teaneraki School

and the inhabitants every success. (Loud applause.)

Mr. Todd returned thanks to the ladies who had been so entirely engaged in providing such a splendid repast, and trusted that the remainder of the evening would be spent in the happiest enjoyment. He called upon Mr. Piper to respond, who did so very humourously. Dancing then commenced, and was kept up with great spirit, interspersed with songs, readings, &c., until about four o'clock in the morning. After cheers to the guest, and a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Bruce (who so kindly lent the room), and the musicians, all expressed themselves highly pleased with their evening's amusement, and parted, after singing " Auld lang syne." On Saturday all the school children met in the sp,me room to a luncheon, and, to judge from their faces, enjoyed themselves immensely. Their new teacher (Mr. M'Donald) and some of their parents entered heartily into various games with them, affording theiii a very happy afternoon.

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