Presentation to Mr.E. Parsons

Waikato Times, Volume XX, Issue 1664, 6 March 1883, Page 2

Presentation to Mr.E. Parsons

This district has sustained a severe loss in the departure from amongst us of Mr 15. Parsons, J.P., of Trebartha Farm. AfFParsonsTTas Ue'eri"fesidenth~eT*ei!orthepast eight yeai a, duringojrhich time he his gained the esteem and confidence of a}l who knew him. Two important industries, viz., bee- keeping and fiuit culture, have been brought prominently befo're the public through Mr Par&ou's indefatigable efforts. the- eve of his de- ' parture a deputation of residents waited upon the genial old gentleman, and presented him with the folloiving address, , which was sjgnedjby yearly fifty ..persons, which ifuinb'e^ ha'4timV*pennittea, Mould hkve befcifquadrflpfed?':*-* - a * <* » [ To Awarautu, Ist March, 1883. ! To Ed»vard Parsons, Esq., J.P. .Dcai Sir, — We, the undersigned residents of lie Awamutu, feel that we.qanna^ allow, you to ilqavcus without jcon/veytnjj trf yftu/this slight token of our«itcom fcn^T-csßecH^Jw&thJjroughly appreciate your efforts for the advancement of the general welfare of the district, both in your pjiblic capacity as a J.P., and as a private settler. ,As a justice of the pe*ce ( your time has always b'aerrfr/ely^givcn'forjthc jvSlferc /bfjtlje community at large, and youi 1 " decilrans ha^e jjiven general satisfaction. As a settler you have ever led tlic van in the march of progress, and thus especially we regret our loss in your departure. Asa chuich officer you _ have ever shown yourself /oalous and prompt in all your efforts for the advancement of the work, to the honour and glory of God. As ,i private friend your genuine hospitality and your kindliness of disposition h.ive endeared you to the large circle of friends uhosr. happiness, it hag been to enjoy your society, ,and that of Mfs Pars6ns,Jwliile residing amongst us. In conclusion, w<J beg the acceptance of this address, and while we heartily wish you all prosperity in the path that lies before you in the future, we sincerely desire to express our regret at the departure of one whose actions have in\ anably stamped bji}i as a. Christian and a gentleman. Mr Parsons responded briefly, expressing the sincei'e pleasure the receipt of the address had giveu him, which was the more welcome from being quite unexp ected. He could say from his heart • that nothing in his life had given him greater pleasure.-T-(OorrespondentA •,