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MIDDLEMARCH.

Maich G. — On Friday evening, in the billiard rcoru adjoining Anderson's Strath-Taieri Hotel, friends and neighbours, to the number of 30, of Mr T. M"Lay gave that gentleman a farewell *:noke concert and social as a. mark of their appreciation and esteem. Mr W. D. Masor presided, assisted by Mr T. as vice-chairnian. The proceedings 'were opened with a few appropriate remarks by the chairman, followed by the toasts of

•; The King." " Agicultural and Pastoral Industries," " Trades and Commerce." and

Local Industries and the Workers of Xew Zealand." Songs and i-eL-itatlcns were contributed by Messrs Wm. Tkoinoaon. Grieve, Grant, Brensell, Gilbert, Armstrong, Pophain, Schoeffer, and Mason, and were or the most ejijoyabJe nature. The catering was m the hands of Mr "Win. Anderson, of the StratliTsieri Hotel, and lef + nothing to be desired, lv the course of the proceedings the chairman rose to propose the toast of " Our Guest/ and eulogised Mr M'La}- for the ungrudging and unselfish way in which he had placed his services at the disposal of the residents in ihe district, fie explained that it had been their intention to have presented Mr and Mrs M'Lay -with something in the naturo of a memento fiom their friends and! neighbours m Strath-Taien, bu^, the time wss si cit, and they could net -select a suitable piesent for the occasion, and he therefore had much pleasure, on behalf of those present and ruppv moie •who were unavoidably absent, in presenting their gue°t with 2 purse of sovereigns, and request that he woaltJ, with 'Mr? M - Lav's assistance, select a suitable niPin-ento of their esteem <vnd appreciation. He closed his remarks by wishing himi and his, on behalf of those present, success and prosperity in his new venture. The toastwas received vi the most enthusiastic fianner, end was spoken to by Messrs Gilbert, Gillies! and Patersou. who dwelt on the many good qualities of their guest, and their gieat regret at his approaching departure. M'Lay feelingly responded, and thanked his friend* foi the many tangible tokens of their esteem. He would never forget the niasv friends ha was leaving behind, and paid th.it it would ba a pleasure -to hum and Mrs M'Lay -lo carry, out their wishes. Ha -was pleased s>t seeing puch a meeting, representative of all classes In the community, and closed by nskir.» the company to drink the health ana »r-=~V

ptTity of their friend Mr Martin, who had become owner of his Miadlemarch homeBtead. After Mr Martin had briefly responded, and the toast of " Our Host" had been duly honoured the meeting came to _*n end "with the singing of " Auld lang Social. — At Presbyterian Church on Friday ivening a social gathering was held to bid farewell to Miss Ruth M'Lay, who has been piganist to the Middlemarch Christian EnJeavour. -Valedictory. — Our friends, Mr and Mrs T. J£<Lav leave this week for their new home ■*t Pleasant Point, South Canterbury. Mr M'Lay was one who took an interest in the welfare of the district. He was usually prelenl at all public meetings, and will be Siissed from friendly contests with the Sutton Iraughts players. Mr and Mrs M'Lay carry with them the best wishes of the residents for their future welfare. Show.— The Strath-Taieri farmers' show will be held on April 24.

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Otago Witness, Issue 2660, 8 March 1905, Page 39

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MIDDLEMARCH. Otago Witness, Issue 2660, 8 March 1905, Page 39

MIDDLEMARCH. Otago Witness, Issue 2660, 8 March 1905, Page 39