KAPONGA.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XIX, Issue 3294, 7 December 1892, Page 2

KAPONGA.

(FBOM OUR OWN OOREESPONDENT.)

A pleasant little ceremony was enaoted here on Thursday evening, tbe Ist inst., tbe occasion being Mr. H. W. Davy's departure from Kaponga. A large number cf settlers assembled in tbe Town Hall, where a nice " spread " was provided and enjoyed by those present.

After the good things were partaken of, Mr. E. J. Elleriri (who occupied the chair) stated that owing to unforseen circumstanceß this meeting bad been delayed, but as Mr. Davy was about to bid farewell to Kaponga for " fresh fields and pastures new " he was sure -all - would join witb him in wishing Mr. Davy every success and prosperity tbat could possibly attend himi" He had known Mr. Davy 'ior -10 years, and during tbat time bad always found him straightforward and honest in all bis transactions. He (Mr. Davy) was one of the first pioneers of Kaponga, and had always identified himself witb' "its progress. Not a movement, had been started for its welfare but had, bis most hearty support. As a settler he was highly respected, and as a tradesman be had done more to advance the interests of Kaponga than it was in bis power to tell ; and the entire confidence which he undoubtedly possessed was the best and surest sign of bis work in tbe district, and that night they had met to bid him goodbye. Such as Mr. Davy tbe district oonld ill • afford to lose, and there was no doubt that Kaponga's loss was Feilding's Rain. Such being the case ie was bis pleasant duty to present to Mr. Davy a testimonial as a token of the good feeling and fellowship whioh bad always existed between him and the people of Kaponga. ■ " i .' '■'■ "'• ' Tbe testimonial, which was executed by Mr. E. J. Ellerm.waa feallya work of art, it being bo nicely decorated with floral and architectural designs and

framed in a deep gold frame, and it read as follows :— "Kftponsa, November 124& 1892. 5-°£ W * EB q--I>fitt, Bir. On taw the eve of your departure irorn arnootr m. we desire to express our regret that tne connection which has existed between us lor the past ten years is about to be severed In all matters tending to further the welfare of tfae district you bave always taken an active part, and have em been ready to assist in furthering any worthy cause. Ab a settler and business man you have won the esteem and confidence of everyone witb whom you came in contact, and you and Mrs. Davy "will be very much missed, and we assure you tbat you will be long remembered by your m ? DV fnenda, especially the pioneer settlers of Kaponga. We foin in wishing you, Mrs. Davy and family every happinese and prosperity, and success in all yonr future undertakings.— We are, yours Bincerely." J

Here followed tbe numerona signature* of Mr. and Mrs. Davy's well-wisfierg. After the usual toasts had been flaly honored and responded to and several of tbe company bad sung, Mr. Davy rose and Bfatod that for several reasons ho ndoerely regretted leaving Kaponga with its many kind associations, bat, as the health of Mrs. Davy and family was in jeopardy, be haa no alternative. He was sore tbaft both he and Mrs. Davy would always look back with joy to the pleasant times and tbe many friends it bad been their lot to enjoy m Kaponga. He was also sura ha did not deserve tbe many good things that bad been said about him. He had subpl? tried to do bis duty, and he would ever cherish with sincerest feelings of fay tha pleasant memory of bis sojourn in Ka> ponga, and especially of this evening. On behalf of Mrs. Davy and himself, he thanked them, and be lineerely hoped tbat Kaponga would continue to flourish and prosper. Tbe evening wai brought to a close by all singing •» Ania L»Dg Bya»."