HASTINGS.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 9296, 25 July 1901, Page 5

HASTINGS.

[own correspondent.] A pleasant event took place last night at Mr Gorman's hotel, where a farewell social was given by the officers and members of the tfawke's Bay Mounted Kifies JKlliott, who is leaving Hastings to take charge ot Dalgety and Co.'s branch atG lsborne. Nearly all tie company were present. The spread was an attractive one and 'was fully appreciated. Captain A. H. Russell occupied the chair, supported on his right by the guest of the evening, and Mr J. McLeod, his successor at Hastings. The chairman, in proposing the toast of the evening, said that there were occasions upon which it was not gratifying to propose a toast and this was one uf them, because he was bidding farewell to a friend he was sorry to part with. He felt great regret that'Quarter-tnaster-Sergeant Klliott was leaving them, but he was pleased to know th*t the change would be for their guest's benefit. . Before proposing his health he (the chairman) asked Sergeant Elliott's acceptance of a present from the corps. The toast was drunk with full musical honors. Atter a song by Mr A. L. Ryan, "The Old Brigade," Sergeant Elliott responded. He thanked them sincerely for their present and their kind expressions with regard' to his services. Anything he had done for the corps had been a pleasure to him to do. He waa very sorry that his new (duties would compel him to sever his connection with the Hawke's Bay Mounteds, but he would not forget his Hastings comrades, and if any of them came to Gisborne he should give them a hearty welcome. A number of songs and recitations were given and. a most enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. H. C. Cullen, who has been for some yea's in the Hastings branch of Messrs Williams and Kettle, limited, has severer] his connection with that firm in order to proceed to South Africa. Last night he was asked to be present at a meeting of the employes of ihe firm to wish him farewell. Kir Salmon occupied the chair, and after many expressions of regret at losing Mr Cullen asked his acceptance of a portmanteau, suitably inscribed. Mr : Sydney' Patfcisbn/ local manager, was unable through illnesn to be present, but deputed Mr Munro to represent him at the meeting. Mr Munro, on behalf of the firm, fully endorsed tbe complimentary remarks of the chairman, and wished Mr Cullen every success. Mr Cullen suitably responded, and thanked those present for th f 3 kind manner in which they had spoken of him, and expressed his sincere regret at parting from his associates and at leaving the seivice of the firm. There was still another presentation here last night. Mr H. F. Cullen, for some years with the firm of Maddison and Co., was entertained at the residence of Mr Maddison and presented with a travelling bag by the firm. Mr Cullen leaves for Durban to morrow morning in company with his brother. At the Magistrate's Court this morning, be'O'e Mr W. Y. Dennett, Mayor, Robert Jamießon was fined 10s and 2s costs for being drunk and disorderly.