SOCIAL AND PRESENTATION AT UPPER WAITOHI FLAT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2709, 8 September 1894, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PRESENTATION AT UPPER WAITOHI FLAT.

MrC. J. Goldstone, head master at Upper Waitohi Flat, who ia severing hie connection with that school to accept the position of second master at the Waimate District High School, was on Thursday evening 6th inst., entertained by the people of the district at a social. During the coarse of the evening, the residents, who notwithstanding the ve./ inclement weather, mastered in fall force, gave evidence of the esteem and regard in which they valued Mr Goldstone'a services* by making him a presentation of a hand* some writing desk. Mr Tennent, who is a host in himself, called on Mr Goldstone . to come forward, and in a few words introduced the event of the evening. He re* ; ferred to the conscientious work done by Mr Goldstone daring his three years of mastership, to the very satisfactory nature of the inspector's reports, and to the interest which Mr Goldstone had taken in all matters relating to the welfare of the residents and the district. He then called on Mr Baxter, the chairman of the committee, to make the presentation which he did in very gracious terms. In replying, Mr Goldstone very heartily thanked the residents for the tangible way in which they valued his services. He referred to the pleasant three years he had spent among them, saying he was actuated by one motive: to promote the educational interests of his charge, and to make good and useful members of those entrusted to his care. He said if he had in any way slighted or hart the feelings of any one he was heartily sorry and asked their forgiveness. He would ever \ prize their gift as a memento of happy times at Upper Waitohi. The desk bore the following inscription:—" Presented to Mr C. J. Goldstone, by the residents of Upper Waitohi, on the occasion of his leaving the district.—6th September 1894." Three ringing British cheers were lustily given for Mr Goldstone at the conclusion of the presentation, and the audience struck up " For bo's a jolly good fellow." This done anotner interesting ceremony followed, the presentation of a unique little clock to Miss Goldstone by the residents for her uniform kindness and courtesy as their post - mistress • Mr Baxter, in making the presentation, said that a beginning had to be made some time or another, and he trusted that this clock would be the first of her stock of household effects. Mr Goldstone gracefully returned thanks on his sister's behalf, and the audience resumed with "For she's a jolly good fellow," until the old rpfters cracked. From that on dance and song succeeded

each other, until, with the singing of "Auld LaDg Syne," the jolly company broke up at 2 a.m. During the evening songs were sung by the school ch ;, dren, under Mr Goldatone'a charge, by

Mi«B Jones (Pleasant Point), Mr Tait (of Timaru), who is inimitable, Mr Bum (of Kakahn), Mr Fraser (Waitohi Flat), and Mr Goldstone. Mr Tenuent treated

the company to a couple of comic readings, which went well. The music (piano and accordeon) forjthe'dauce was provided by Messrs Tait and Halley. Mr Goldstone enters on his new duties at Wai-

mate on Tuesday next, Mr Browne, of Milford, acting as locnm tcncns at Waitohi till Mr Mclntyre arrives.