(Specially reported for the "Tuapeka Times.")

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 214, 7 March 1872, Page 6

(Specially reported for the "Tuapeka Times.")

Some time ago the readers of the Tuapeka Times were informed of the good fortune of tho resident physician in the Mount Benger district, in succeeding to a valuable and extensive property in the old country. The law's delay, and the length of timo required to transmit documents to and fro, have prevented the doctor from entering into full possession until quite recently ; but now he is fairly " homeward bound," to the deep regret of all who have benefited by his skill aud attention. It' was generally felt that some public acknowledgement of this feeling should take place, and Mr. Orinond, with his accustomed enterprise and usual anxiety to supply public wants, took the initiative, the result being the turn-out of Thursday, 29th ult. Host Orinond received all and sundry with a cordial welcome and after the juvenile aud feminine portion of the assemblage had btfeu gratified by a preliminary dance or so, the great business of the evening,

THE SUPPER, was announced. As several similar entertainments have been reported iv the columns of the # Tuapeka Times, it is a sufficient guarantee of the excellence and profusion which prevailed to state that this department was under the superintendence of Mesdames Oruiond and Riokards. To these ladies, and to Mr. Ormond's talented clief<le cuisine, tho highest praise is due ; indeed ifc would be impossible for the promoters not to express worthily the full credit clue to these ladies. After, — to use a Homeric phrase, — enough of eating and drinking had satisfied all,

Mr. D. 11. Mervyn, M.IT.R..MP.C, &c, who occupied the chair, proposed the usual loyal toasts, which vero drunk with effusion.

Mr. Cormack, who was next called upon, said that ifc was with mingled pain aud pleasure he roso to propose the toast of the evening. The pain which arose from the regret all must feel for the loss of Dr. Macdougall's invaluable services — (hear, hear) — was hardly counterbalanced by the general pleasure expressed at hiss well-merited good fortune Among the faces around that festive board bo saw many who, un.i-r i'vonncnv—. i><~n\ i'-:-- : :- existenceto Dr. MacdougalTs skill and attention, and these he was sure would endorse his testimony to the humanity and unselfish devotion of their friend whenever tho pangs of suffering humanity demanded relief. — (Loud cheers.) He regretted that the pleasing task of dilating on the doctor's many good qualities had not fallen into more able hands ; but he believed these were so universally known and acknowledged ihat a simple reference to them would be quite sufficient. — (Cheers.) 'The doctor, he believed, was returning to his native land, — to that goal of all colonists, " home." Home, a word which, whether referring to palatial mansions or caves of the rocks, excites the deepest and holiest sentiments of mankind. He knew that every one present would unite with him in wishing their friend a hearty God-speed, and iv praying that prosperity and happiness might attend him throughout his earner, onething wps certain : he would deserve, even if he did not attain, these blessings. — (Cheers.) Mr. Cormack concluded a most eloquent address by proposing " Health and happiness to our esteemed friend, Dr. Macdougall."

The toast was drunk with the wildest enthusiasm. Soup; — " "Will ye no como back again ?" Dr. Macdougn.ll, who seemed at times almost overpowered by his emotion, said thaj the recollection of that night would ever be a green spot in his. memory. It increased the poignant regret he experienced at parting with so many dear friends to whose kindness and consideration he had been indebted. He thanked them in the warmest manner for their good wishes and expressed a hope that the separation might not prove final. — (Loud applause.) He trusted they would forgive him for not attempting auy dramatical display, as he was only beginning to experience the full bitterness of parting from his dear friends at the Teviot. lie assured them he reciprocated their good wishes in the warmest and siucerest manner. — (Cheers.) Song— Mr. T. P. Michell. The Chairman called upon all hands to charge their glasses, in order to do due honour to the toast he was about | to propose, " The health of the host and hostess." They all had known many instances of Mr. Ormond's enterprise, and they had just enjoyed a convincing proof of Mrs. Ormond's skill.-jr(Cheers.) Song — Dr. Miller. Mr. Ormond, in a few well chosen words, acknowledged the compliment. Mr. Doyle proposed " The Jadies," commenting with enthusiasm ""on the galaxy of beauty which had graced their assemblage that evening. Song — Mr. Nicholson, " Green grow the rashes O." Mr. Yon Sehieltz replied. A gentleman, whose name escaped our reporter, proposed the health of the Chairman, commenting on Mr.

j Mervyn's independent and manly conduct in the Assembly, and expi'esaed a hope tbat he would not forget the interests of the district in which he resided, which recent events has virtually unrepresented. The toast was duly acknowledged. "Auld lang syne" having been sung by all present, an adjournment to the ball-rootn . followed, where the inspiring strains of Professor Lewis's fidelle induced the dancers to keep up until the rising sun shed an effulgent glory over the vale of tho majestic Clutha.