PATUMAHOE.

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

PATUMAHOE.

FAREWfcLL TO MR. AND MRS. NOTT. On the evening of Saturday, May 29, a pleasant little gathering took Klace at the residence of Mr. and Irs. Nott to bid them farewell, as they have disposed of their farm in Patumahoe, and are going to take up their new residence in Mangere.

Dancing and card-playing was indulged in. Messrs J. and A. Hunter, imd Master R. Hunter supplied firstclass music. Mr. Higgings, of Auckland, entertained the company with a few of his humorous songs. Mr. W. Howe, or. behalf of the residents, presented Mr. and Mrs. Nott with a silver teapot and salad bowl as a small token of esteem and appreciation of their work in the district during their many years' residence in Patunrahoe. Mr. Howe also mentioned that the district can illafford to lose such settlers as the nbove, as he had known them botn for the last twenty-five years, and during that time they were both noted for their kindness and able assistance to their neighbours. In con eluding, he wished them prosperity and happiness in their new home, the company joining in by singing 'For They are Jolly »»ood Fellows." Mr. Nott, responding on behalf of Mrs. Nott and himself, thanked the residents for the handsome presents and the most enjoyable evening. He said there was one thing he and his wife and family regretted most, and that was leaving so many old friends, but he hoped at some future date, when they retired, to see them take up their residence close to nim in the beautiful suburb of Auckland, viz., Mangere. He also extended a welcome invitation to all their old friends to visit them in their newhome.

A very enjoyable supper was partaken of, after which a pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing, " Auld Lang Syne."