MR TAYLOR, OF WOODVILLE

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1687, 29 June 1904, Page 30

MR TAYLOR, OF WOODVILLE

The Taylor send-off was a great success. Although the night could not have been mere inclement, a good crowd turned out to say farewell to Mr and Mrs Taylor and family. An excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music occupied the first nart of the evening. Miss Rate Lynch Lgold medal R.A.M.), played a solo, "Highland Gems,” which was much applauded, and later on sang T'osti’s “Goodbye” in a manner which delighted her audience, who insisted upon an encore. Miss Lynch kindly responded by singing r 'Violets.” Miss Rein sang “Hush-a-bye” in a sweet way, and Miss Probert’s “Asleep in the Deep” was a pleasing item. Mrs Owens sang “Whisper and I shall hear” with violin obbligato by Mr Macduff Boyd. This was very much enjoyed by the audience. A quarette by Messrs Madill and Ross and Misses Grant and Probert “Sweet and Low” was rendered very nicely. Miss Lorraine Tansley’s items were the gems of the programme. Her rendering of “Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep” was a genuine treat. In response to a vociferous encore she gave “Sally Horner.” Mr Marryatt played all the accompaniments in his usual efficient manner. His playing leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. At the close of Miss Tansley’s song, His Worship the Mayor (Mr H. Burnett), accompanied by Mr O’Meara, M.K.R., and the guest of the evening, ascended the dais, and in the course of his speech expressed regret at the departure of Mr and Mrs Taylor, and wished them long life, happiness and prosperity. On behalf of the inhabitants of Woodville he presented Mr Taylor with a magnificently illuminated address and a purse of sovereigns. The address, which was much admired, was the work of Mr Marryatt. It was headed Haere Ra ” and the border was relieved by little black and white sketches It was signed by H Burnett (Mayor), W. G Crawford (Town Clerk), Jos. H Harris (A. and P. Society), Jno Harris (School Committee), D G McKibbin (Farmers’ Union), R. Manisty (Horticultural Society). Mr Taylor had been twice Mayor of Woodville, one of the original members of the A. and P„ Horticultural, Borough Council, and for many years a member and Chairman of the School Committee. Mr Taylor replied in his characteristic style. Apologies for non-attendance were read from Mr C. Hall, M.H.R., and from Councillor Motley,