TE AWAMUTU.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2383, 18 October 1887, Page 2

TE AWAMUTU.

Presentation to Mh Winstone.— On Friday evening a number of Mr ami Mrs Winstone’s friends from various paits of tlie district met to present tliem with an address before leaving litre to take up their residence atTeArnha. Mr.J. H. Mnideno on behalf of the many friends made the presentation in very felicitous terms. In the course of bis speech Mr Mandeno referred to his long acquaintance with Mr Winstone, who had resided amongtliem forcin' en years, and during that time he had found him a good friend and counsellor, and not only the speaker, but very many others also. He referred to the rise and progress of Te Awanmtu, and Mr Winstonc’s connection with it, and the interest he had taken in many matters of public interest, such as the school, library, Church, etc. Mr Winslone came here with very high credentials, and he (the speaker) was pleased to be able to say he fully endorsed the good opinion expressed of him by the bank authorities. He may have, and doubtless did, in his business capacity, tread on the toes of some people, but such things were unavoidable. Mr Mandeno referred in feeling terms to Mrs Winstone's kindness and sympathy with everyone in cases of sickness and trouble, and the difficulty her friends would experience in tilling the void created by her departure. Ho begged of her to add to the many favours she had bestowed by accepting a souvenir of their esteem and good will. He regretted that owing to the short notice they were able only to present a copy of the address now, but it would be properly illuminated and mounted, and sent, together with the souvenir f“r Mrs Winstone, to 'IV Aroha. Mr Mandeno then read the following address :—To John Winstone, Esq. Dear Sir,—We, the undersigned, a few of your many friends in Te Awamntn and the surrounding districts, are anxious before yon dopait from onr midst, to express to yon onr sincere regret at your removal, ami onr high appreciation of the pleasant intercourse we have enjoyed during the eleven years of your stay amongus. We wish to assure you of onr r ipect and esteem for yon in all the various departments of life. In your official capacity as agent for the bank yon have so long and creditably represented, yon have even, while exercising a prudent caution in the inteicst of your principals, shown yourscly reidy and anxious to consult (lie interests and convenience of your clients. As a citizen yon have always taken an active, liberal and intelligent interest in all matters ctiecting the well-being of the community. As a Christian gentleman we have found V "i always the same, courteous, cheerful, an ! reidy to enter with interest into what, e. to urglil interest ns. But more than all as alii od and counsellor, and here we must be p •rmii.t-d to couple the name of Mrs Winston; with your own. Yon both will be especially remembered by ns for your kindly, generous, and consistent demeanour at all times, and yonr ready help and sympathy in all cases of trouble or sickness. We beg to assure yon and Mrs Winstone that onr lasting friendship and hearty good wishes will accompany yon wherever your lot may be cist, and it will at all times give ns the greatest pleasure to bear of your welfare, happiness, and prosperity.” Mr Winstone, in replying, thanked Mr Mandeno and his friends most cordially for himself and Mrs Winstone for their kind expressions of good will and friendship. He had resided here so long, and made so many friends that it was not without a pang of regret that lie severed Ips connection with the place in which he had spent so many happy years. If he wore to consult his personal feelings he would remain here, but it was not to be so, as he had to consider bis interests also. He had perhaps, as Mr Mandeno said, trodden on the toes of some people while acting in his official capacity, but he begged them to believe that it was not through any personal feeling, and he wished now to express his legret if he had offended anyone while here. Mis Winstone and he would always place a high value on the address and the. very kind expressions of friendship of their friend-, and they would look back with mingled pleasure and regret on that evening, pleasure as it was the occasion of so many kindly expressions, and regret be cause it was the last of many pleasant ones spent in To Awamntn. In conclusion, Mr Winstone bespoke for bis successor the same kind consideration that bad been extended to him. He said lie felt sure from what he had seen and heard of Mr Mcdaiinett the relations between him ami the bank clients would be satisfactory and pleasant, and when the time came for him to take his departure, they would be as sorry to lose him as they were now to part from him (Mr Winstone.) Public Meeting kk Time-table.— The adjourned meeting of the residents of this and surrounding districts was held in the hall on Saturday evening. The attendance was large and a representative one, people from various outlying districts being present. Mr Walton was voted to the chair, and read the notice in The Waikato Times calling the meeting. The Chairman referred to the object of the meeting,, and pointed out the inconvenience entailed by the change. The following resolutions were proposed and carried unanimously Proposed by Mr ,T. Cunningham, of Te Kahn, and seconded by Yfi- \\ r . Taylor, “That the proposal to run the train from -Vuckland to arrive at Te Avvainutu at different times on alternate days of the week is very objectionable, as it will subject outlying settlers to great inconvenience, owing to the late hour at which it will arrive on three days of the week, and business men will not be able to got their letters in time to reply by next day, and would re spectfnlly recommend that the train leaving Auckland at 8 o’clock in the morning be run through to arrive here each day at 2.30 p.m. Proposed by Mr Tea-dale, and seconded by Mr Hutchinson, of Drakan. “ That the proposal to run one train each way per day, instead of two as hitherto, is viewed, in the interests of retrenchment, with satisfaction, but that the present timetable, unless altered in the direction indicated, will he prejndipial to the interests of the district." proposed by Mr Storey, of Kangiaohia, gird seconded by Mr .1. L. Mandeno, “ That a copy of the above resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Public Works, Mr Hudson, Traffic Manager, and the member for the district. A vote of thanks tp Messrs Walton and Taylor for calling the meeting concluded the business.