PUKEKAWA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 538, 8 June 1920, Page 3

PUKEKAWA.

FAREWELL SOCIAL. POPULAR RESIDENTS. MR.. f AW) J|lßy. G. MORRISON. A j?W*s*larue and representative gathering Assembled at the Puke* kawa Hall on Friday evening last to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Gea Morrison and family, who have sold their farm, and are leaving the dis* trict. The function was in the form of a social. At eight o'clock jWing commenced, and continuatStiiC one o'clock, the hall being filled to overflowing, many of the older toeople being satisfed to retire tfctheT larpe marquee (erected for tHe%isf of :i supper-room), where the* inMged h a quiet smoke and a geaial conversation. At ten o'clock fir. H. Sharp, the M.C., Mr. Bert woulVwifke a presentation to Mr. and lifts. Morrison. Mr. Hawke, Jin a very neat speech, xsaid they hadsassembled to bid fare- . Veil to Mr. *»d Mrs. Geo. Morrison Xiwddtomily. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison \*%fe "Wly pilneers of the Pukekawa dimricf?*. ana had always taken w a Hen irtfcrfßt in the district's weliarel Mr. Tforrison had been their counailor for the past two years, :-nd Hid dene his best for the district. He (Mr. Hawke) had not at all limes \greed with Mr. Morrison's policy, fat he would say that when lie was apposed to Mr. Morrison lie always wind him u worthy opponent, and I clean and straight fighter. (Applajise.) Ever)one in the district regretted tne loss they were sustaining! and they could not allow thenj to leave the district without acknowledging in some way the district's •Appreciation of their good citizenship. He asked Mr. Morrison, on behalf of the people of Pukekawa, to accept the small presents provided by the people as a mark of their highest appreciation for the many services rendered to the district, and as a token of esteem in which they were held by the residents of Pukekawa. The presents were to Mr. and Mrs. Morrison a beautiful eight-day clock of the latest type inscribed on a silver plate, " Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Morrison by the people of Pukekawa on the occasion of their leaving the district, in appreciation of their good citizenship.—ty6/20." To Mrs. Morrison a beautiful silver kettle mounted on a nickle-plated stand over a methylated burner. Mr. Hawke, after making the presentation, concluded by saying Mr. and Mrs. Morrison and family were leaving the district, taking with them the good wishes of the people of Pukekawa. (Applause.) Before sitting down, Mr. Hawke said he had pleasure in calling on Mr Dyne Fulton, who was w*ll and favourably known in the district, to address the gathering. Mr. Fulton, on coming forward to speak, was loudly applauded. He said he regretted that the occasion was one where they had met to bid f aregiweli to a worthy pioneering family. ■lie would have much soonei preferred to have attended a function tendered to the Monisor, family for their many past services to the district, nnd still nave had them as worthy and progressive settlers. Mr. Fulton said that the sociabdity and indeed the progress of any district depended entirely on the class of people who live therein. If the people were not sociable and progressive, then that district could never hope to prosper. Fukekawa had been noted for its sociability and progressive ness, and prorv.inent amongst its people were the Morrison family, and the district was sustaining a severe loss. Mr. Fulton instanced the loss to "•the local school by six children being taken away, the loss of the elder ones of the family, who took a prominent part in social functions. He paid a fine tribute to Mrs Morrison a 8 a patriotic worker during the great war, and stated that he was sure that Mr. Morrison's success as a county councillor and farmer was contributed to to a great extent by the helpmate he had at home looking after the commercial end of the business. Mr. Fulton said Mr. Morrison had done much for the district as a public man. (Mr. Fulton sometimes thought that the public unduly criticized, and very often did not appreciate, the efforts of their public men.) He said a public man's deci-

sion is only arrived at after long and careful consideration, possibly after many nights of deep thought and study, much loss of time, and in doing their best for their district they deserved more credit than they usually got. Ho was glad to see that the people of Pukekawa appreciated their councillor. He thought by the k faces he could see around him that every home in the district was represented, which was a true tribute to the guests of the evening. He concluded by joining in with the people of Pukekawa in wishing Mr. and Mrs Morrison and family farewell, ano hoped that wherever they may go their future lives would be full of happiness r.nd prosperity. (Applause.) Mr. Alick Keyes, former Mayor of

Birkenhead, and a large landowner in the district, was warmly welcomed when he rose to speak. He said his acquaintance with the Morrison family extended for a lont, time back, and during his many, years as a neighbour he had proved Mr. and Mrs. Morrison to be people v hat any district might well be proud of. He re trretted to see such a splendid family leaving the district. It wr.s a pleasure to meet Mr and Mrs. Morrison's family either at home or elsewhere, and they were always willing and ready to do a good turn if it was in their power. He wished them every success in their new home. (ApPl MrGeo. Morrison, on coming forward' to reply, was warmly greeted by long applause and cheering. Q» behalf of Mrs. Morrison and fam.U he sincerely thanked the people of Pukekawa for the kindness shown to Sem that night. He failed to see what they had done for the district To cause such an outburst of good feeling. They had only done whit [hey considered was their duty a, ~tizens They had alwa\.< found tne.;. peasant neighbours, and now thai they were really going away the> realized how hard it was to leave neone of Pukekawa. am.cab.e ffids and neighbours with whom thev had Hved during the past i LJr, wars They were really :,> g rrJ the/ were leaving the district As ?ounc Hor for the district, h ullv sav that he nad done his Z It w- not possible to Please \ His elForts were nis best, SSffiuttT„of"« mon, H. did „ot ?S <C fVint in the execution of hi? 5at n v as coun' il or he hud knowingly X an enemies. He would always t?,t,. a keen interest in the Puke 11 lisl.ict He sinceivly thanked or the beautiful and u,efif E&rih. which they woud 100 l Ifitfie good-wishes of their many Ot w> "J* h p n b e kawa d strict. In SSAto! Mr MoSn said they TO T Tv v« be glad to meet the Sriawa X P le wherever they mav L' J He tha ked the various speakers f b o e r "heir kind reference towards n.s W l e ft;" d Mr ßm &ison had concluded SSfow°s f » w°h r e„ T the large audience teiiows hpartilv cheered Mr. joi rMrs n, MorHsonSd y family. ImmeStatebr 3S wards a sumptuous d «Jf.r « orovided in a large mar- «* the pur-

pose, full justice being done. The dancing again stinted, ana was kept briskly going until the "wee small hours."

During the evening Mr, Harry Poet, a promising youngtyo<sfist, rendered a couple of«£ppropwte songs. The tfancf music was ably supplied by Mfs. Bush, of Tuakau (piano), and/Mr. Uvpjan Campbell, Pukeka/a, (violin). yThe gathering was voted by all to Be one of ihe best ever held in the district. •"