HATUMA.

Waipukurau Press, Issue 306, 10 September 1908, Page 5

HATUMA.

—® —- (from our own correspondent.) Mr and Mrs Stevenson, who intend making an extended visit to their native land, bonnie Scotland, entertained a large gathering of settlers and fiiends in the Granary the other night. An exceedingly pleasant evening was spent in dances, songs, recitations, etc. Mr Williamson briefly thanked Mr and Mrs Stevenson for their kindness and consideration. Mr Stevenson, in response, expressed pleasure at seeing such a large gathering, and referred to the many occasions on which he had enjoyed himself in the same building. After a residence in the district of seven years, in which time they had made many friends,' Mrs Stevenson and himself naturally felt a big tug at their heartstrings at the thought of leaving. He wished the residents all success, and as many pleasant gatherings in the future as they had had in the past. The gathering broke up in the “ sma’ oors ” after the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” It is Mr Stevenson’s intention to complete his medical studies, which have been delayed through unavoidable circumstances A good deal of interest is being displayed in the concert and dance to be held in the Granary on Friday evening, and a large number of tickets have been sold.