DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 184, 25 July 1908, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

TATAKAIMAKA. (From Our Own Correspondent). On Wednesday evening, July tJ.ud, ■ a farewell banquet was tendered to ,Ur. Jt'. Hudson by liis fellow-settlers at Mr. Little's Hotel, Stony Kiver. A large number sat down to ft most excellent spread, Mr. J. S. Fox oeeupied the ellair and Mr. 0. Oxeuliam the viceeliair. After the usual loyal and pain otic toasts 'had been honored, thccuiiirmau proposed the health of their guest. He said Air. Hodson had.been resident among them for the past 30 years, during which time he had shown himself to be worthy of the reSpeet and 'honor in which he "was held. He had proved himself an industrious worker, a good father, a kindly and helpful neighbor, au energetic-member of several-public bodies in which he lieki olliee, and a willing worker at all times in everything which tended to advance the district. He had brought up a very large family, several of whom uow occupied excellent business positions in Wanganui, relleeting credit on their parents. Speaking for himself, he had always found Mr. Hodson iu business matters strictly honest and just, and in losing him he was losing a good customer and the district a settler it would be hard to replace. But 'h« had decidedly earned the rest lie was now proposing to take, and while regretting bis loss to thcinselve-, he had much pleasure in proposing the health of ilr. and Mrs. Hodson and family and wishing them long life and much happiness in their new home. Several gentlemen spoke to the toast, among whom were Messrs. 0. Oxenham, W. Milne, W. lloncylield, .1. Carpenter, ,). Collins, and K. C. Meredith. One and all s[>oke in the highest terms of ilr. Hudson's excellent qualities in every respect and of their appreciation of his many kindnesses and their regret at, losing him. The toast was enthusiastically drunk wit 1 " musical honors. Ilr. Hudson very happily responded, saving that all he bad done was. he eonfsidered only his duty as a settler and neighbor, and he assured all those present that any help he had given hail been a pleasure, and that lie would do exactly the same if bis time could come over again. He was much obliged to them for their apprcciaton of anything he had done and thanked them most lieartilv for the handsome maimer iu I whini ' lliey had drunk his heaitli. [ Toasts, songs and speeches enlivened 1 the evening.' .Messrs. W. Honeylield andO. Oxcuhaiu responded for the local' industries, and Mr. 11. ivaldwin, in a .very telling speech, responded for the ladies. Uegvets were received from several gentlemen iu Oakui'a and Oka to al being prevented from attending through recent bereavements. When the company separated after a most enjoyable evening they were loud in their praises of the excellent manner ill winch Mr. Little had calered lu their wants, ilr. Taylor (of ilr. Fox's store) ably unbilled at the piano. Much svmpathv is fell for Mr. E. Lonucv and family al their recent sad loss, and also lor ilr. C. Andrews and family in their sad bereavement. ilr." M. Mills has sold his farm on the filone and liniaru roads lo Messrs (I. ami (.'. .Harding, of I'alniemluii North. This is another loss to the district, Mr. Mills being much respected and liked, and known as a most generous man and progressive settler, having eiVccted must extensive improvements lu his

Mr. K Hudson has sold his farm lo Mr. Frank Turehi, .Mr. :l ud Mrs. Hudson take up their residence on some properly they have bought on the licit road.