VALEDICTORY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8539, 20 September 1907, Page 6

VALEDICTORY.

Mr and Mrs Curry and family, who have recently left Papatawa to take up their residence in Masterton, were publicly farewelled prior to their departure. The Woodville Examiner, referring to the function, remarks: —The Papatawa school was crowded with settlers from Mangarawa, Papatawa, Mabarahara and surrounding districts, on the occasion of a farewell social and presentation to Mr and Mrs Jas. Curry and family, who are leaving the district.

A large number from town also attended the function, which shows that Mr Curry and family have during their long residence in the district won the respect and goodwill of the whole community. The chief amusement was dancing, interpersed with songs. A very dainty supper provided by the ladies' committee was served at midnight.. During an interval of the programme Mr Leith said he had been asked, on behalf of the settlers of the district and friends present, to perform a pleasing ceremony —to present Mrs Curry with a silver tea and coffee service, to Miss Cun-y a beautiful dress ring, and to Mr Curry a handsome marble clock. In making the presentation, Mr Leith said Mr Curry and family had resided in the district for the past 21 years, and were now about to leave them to settle down at Masterton. The settlers could not let them depart without some little token of the high esteem in which they were held by the whole neighbourhood. He eulogised Mr Curry's sterling qualities as a settler, neighbour and friend, and referred to the many services rendered by Mr Curry, both as a member and chairman of the local School Committee. Mr Curry, he said, was also instrumental in establishing the Pinfold Road creamery; devoting a considerable portion of his time canvassing for support in the initial stages of what is now such a flourishing institution. He was also at all times willing to subscribe to any movement that was for the advancement of the district. Mrs Curry's departure would be keenly felt. Her many kindly acts and assistance so cheerfully rendered would be always greatfully remembered by her many friends. Mr Lrsith concluded by referring to Mr Curry's family, saying that a more respectable or better behaved lot could not be found in this or any other aistvict. Mr Barnett, in a fevr well chosen remarks, also testified to the loss the district would sustain by Mr Curry's departure. Mr Curry feelingly replied on behalf of his family, thanking their many friends for the kindly feelings that prompted them to make such valuable presents, and for the sendoff they had given them. If any of those present ever visited Masterton he would be at all times pleased to S6G them. "'For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and cheers were then given for Mr Curry and family. During the evening songs were contributed by Messrs McFarlane, Lawrence and others.