TE KOPURU.

Wairoa Bell, Volume V, Issue 195, 28 April 1893, Page 5

TE KOPURU.

[FROM OCR OWN corrkspondent] I must plead business engagements as the cause of my notes not being in last week for such really was the case. The only matter worthy of notice last week was the social held in honour of Mr Adam Barclay. It is well knewn that for many years Mr Barclay was identified with the Kopuru store, and whiie resident with us he was ever ready to assist in a good cause. He was not the man to make much ado over anything for he was not of an enthusiastic nature, but in his own quiet way he was a good and earnest worker and one of sterling integrity. His friends were somewhat taken by surprise in the suddenness of his departure from amongst us, but they determined not to let him pass from their midst without marking their appreciation of his worth Funds came in freely, and it was only the press of other entertainments that prevented an earlier presentation of the testimonial. The first opportunity was taken advantage of on Friday, the 14th inst, when at a social gathering of his friends in the Kopuru Hall, Mr Lindley, on behalf of the subscribers, presented Mr Barclay with a handsome gold watch. Mr Lindley’s remarks were well chosen and without flattery. Mr Barclay was deeply moved and in expressing his thanks said he would always regard the watch as one of his most valued possessions. It was an appropriate offering as he missed the mill whistle at Mangawkare. He had seen many changes at Kopuru and had spent many happy days there and he hoped tho place would continue to thrive and improve. The mill closed down on Tuesday, and in the evening the young men gave the ladies a social in the hall as a farewell gathering. There was a large attendance and a good time was spent. The Mascotta Dramatic Club did net have a great housa at Dargaville on Saturday. The expenses of the steamer etc. were pretty heavy and they had little left out of an eight pound house.