PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 3 August 1907, Page 2

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

OlvAUllA. From our own correspondent. A farewell dinner was tendered to Mr It. W. Wareham (who is leaving the district) iu the Oaicura Hall on Thursday, 25th ult. There were between til'ty and sixty settlers present, including representaives from Warea to New Plymouth. Captain Mace occupied the chair, and Mr F. J. Morris the vicechair. After the usual loyal toasts had been honored, Captain Mace proposed tile health of the guest, Mr G. W. Wareham. In speaking to tlio toast Captain Maee said that Mr Wareham hid been in the district for nearly thirty years, and during that time bad served on every local body, including the County Council, and had always done liis duty to the ratepayers. Mrs Wareham also had rendered great assistance at all social gatherings, and it would be very hard to fill the vacancy caused by their departure. However, our loss would be Woodville's gain, and he only voiced- the feeling of the district in wishing Mr Wareham and family every happiness and prosperity in.their new sphere of labor. Several gentlemen spoke to the toast, including Messrs Adlam, Honeyfield, Fox, Andrews, Meredith, Penwarden, McAlium, Cody and otheru. All of theni regretted the loss to the district and trusted Mr Wareham and family would be very happy and prosperous at Woodville.

In responding, Mr Wareham said he had resided in the district for over twenty-eight years, and he was sorry to leave it, but he found his property here too large to manage single-handed, so he had gone in for a smaller place. As the chairman had said he had during his ! residence here served on every local body in the district from County Council to school committee, and lie hoped he had always done his duty to the best of his ability. He was proud to think that his efforts had been appreciated as testified to by the large attendance present, and the flattering remarks made by the various speakers. In saying good-bye he wished on behalf of himself and family to thank all those present for the honor they had done him that evening. Mr D. Paterson presided at the piano, and the evening was enlivened with songs and anecdotes. Mr Cody, of New Plymouth, was the life of the gathering, and caused roars of laughter when telling his funny stories. Mr D. McAllum also amused the company by singing "Annie Laurie" in Gaelic. Songs, toasts and stories followed one after another in rapid succession, and the meeting broke up with "Auld Lang Syne," followed by "God Save the King." Mr Stnite received great, kudos for the excellent dinner he had placed on the table.

In responding to the toast of the "Dairy Industry," Mr Adlam said he had just returned from a conference at Stratford, and he warned all those present that if some steps were not taken to check the demands of the factory employees the dairy industry would be killed and settlers would have to resort to the home separator. The Government proposed putting on inspectors to see that stockyards and milking sheds were concreted and arrangements made to ensure the proper washing out of the sheds and yards. Speaking for himself, to comply with the regulations of the Government would cost him fullv ,CIOO. which was more than lie could" afford, and he was sure there were many others in the same position. AMr 'Collins, a member of the Conciliation Board] had been round the district stirrin" up the employees. He strongly objected to this and was of opinion that the Government should not allow it.