TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2333, 23 June 1887, Page 3

TE AROHA.

(I'ttOM OUU OWN CORRESPONDENT.) . Te Akoha, Tuesday. Previous to his departure from Te Aroha a number of the friends of Mr G. A. Burgess met him at the Club Hotel to present to him a token of their regard and eetwem. The present consisted of a handsomo gold albert chain, and of a gold ring for the acceptance of Mrs Mr F. Pavitt, who acted as spokesman, referrod in felicious terms to the many matters, social and otherwise, in which Mr Burgess during his long residence in Tβ Aroha had taken an active interest," and alluded to the general regret felt at his departure assuring him at the same time that he took with him the warmest wishes of his many friends for his future happiness and prosperity. Mr Burgess made a feeling reply, thanking his friends for the pleasing manner in which they had shown their kindness to himself and Mrs Burgess, and assuring them that he would. always hold in tender remembrance the many friends he was about to part from. After the presentation a pleasant hour was spent in social enjoyment. On Friday Mr Burgess and family left by train for Auckland, en route for their destination at Wairoa, in the Hawke's Bay province. Saturday was one of the stormiest days that has been experienced here for a considerable time past. Rain commenced to fall eariy in the forenoon and as the day advan ed the downpour continued to increase, the wind at the same time blowing with great force. About 9 p.m. the gale moderated, and was succeeded by thunder and lightning, the flashes for a time being exceedingly vivid. Towards midnight the storm ceased, fortunately without much damage being done either by wind or water.