A MEMENTO.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4046, 24 February 1892, Page 2

A MEMENTO.

■" To lir JosepbleraSi of Paiiatua. : ;v yi (There is now on view in ;the window of Mr R, T. Holmes, stationer, -.■■ -'^ a memorial which is about; to be -- 7y presented to Mr Joseph lorns, of, ■: : yi Pahiatua, who for many years resided ■''-■■/% in Mastertoii.'! The scroll-work,and lettering has been executed by Mr Wk'.'■.•'■;.' Book, of "Wellington, and is higbP; ji: creditable to ibe artist. The ■y'% set off by. a massive gilt.framo,'"is ; . ;; altogether a handsome one, .and a : :' fitting-token of the high esteem in <y7'7 whioh Mr lornß is held in the district, : r ■■■ '',- The contents of the memorial are as '-';'■'■ :f follow: ;' : ". "':■.''.- -•(-.;> f '-,-

To Joseph lorns, Esq.—Dear Sir— ■'■', We, the undersigned ; residents of--:-:Ws Maaterton and the surrounding •■■■ districts desire, on the occasion of yourrsmovaljifro'm .the place:with which you have beon identified from" your earliest years, to pjacton record ..; . Vr our deep regret at your departure, '■; " : ;; and our high personal esteem of your : many exoellent qualities. As a ;''■.-' | leading man of bwinesß and also as a private settler .we have recognised in you one who has been ever-ready to ' do all. in'your power to promote the interests of the town and neighbourhood, and,to assist in every good . work which appealed to your generous and sympathetic nature, Your many friends wish you every in your new sphere of, labourKnj y.. usefulness, and ask your acwptalce. ot the accompanying token of respeot and affection as a slight memento of past pleasant days spent amongst them,