INGLEWOOD.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1919, Page 3

INGLEWOOD.

■ • (From Our Own Correspondent). The supper room at the Town Hall was severely taxed for accommodation on Monday evening when Mr. A. N. Baker, who for the past three years has filled the position of teller at the Bank of New Zealand, was farewelled by his numerous friends. His Worship the Mayor, Mr. Geo. Young, occupied . the chair, and presented Mr. Baker with a gold watch and chain, the watch containing his monogram on the cover, and was suitably inscribed within. His Worship stated that Mr. Baker's friends and well-wißhers rejoiced that the bank authorities had promoted him to a higher position in the service, thus recognising his capabilities. The guest of the evening had won the respect of the whole community, and the Mayor wished both he and Mrs. Baker every success in the future. Mr. Hutton manager of the bank, eulogised Mr. Baker's services, and Mr. Geddes added his testimony of appreciation of the guest's good qualities, The toast of the guest was duly honored. Mr. Baker feelingly replied, stating that his stay in Inglewood had been a pleasant one, and it was with feelings of regret that he would leave the district. He would treasure the watch and chain, which would always remind him of the three years spent in Inglewood and the many happy associations with which he had been connected. Cheers were given for the guest and Mrs. Baker, and the gathering dispersed after "Auld Lang Syne." Among the other toasts proposed were "The new Teller," "Mrs. Baker," "The Press," etc. The speeches were interspersed with enjoyable songs and recita : , tions, a memorable evening being brought to a close in the usual manner. At the present moment the Inglewood Boy Scouts are scouring the province for relics, curiosities, and any other article likely to be of interest in connection with their exhibition shortly. Yesterday I saw a relic that is somewhat of a curiosity, a flint-lock revolver that has a Bin. bayonet or stiletto fixed at the end of the muzzle and operated by a movement of the trigger; when not in use it lies under the barrel. The curio is the property of Mr. Pegg, a returned soldier, who is now a Crown lands ranger.