TUAPEKA WEST.

Otago Witness, Issue 2785, 31 July 1907, Page 39

TUAPEKA WEST.

July 27—Mr H. Beard has sold his nice, compact farm of 600 acres to Mr Hertstonge, of Mbonlighi. It is though* Mr Beard sold for a good price—viz., £8 pcx acre; but I heard th* subject discussed by compeient judges, wbo £«y Mir Hertetonge has got ft good bargain, as i* is a wry good farm, well fenoed. an* in. good, heart Mr Beard sfarm was always noted for the large number of sheep ifc carried per acre, and Mt Hertstonse- is to her complimented on *ecunng such a- good property. Mr Be«xd'& clearing sale waa held last week, and was a. record one. Bleeding, ewes brought 28s per head; lambs, 19s 6d; drought horses, up to £40; and a gocd milk cow £1Q 12s 6d. All farm imp/lememts fetched 1 equally good prices. Farewell Social—As- Mr Bawd is taking a trig to the Home Country, he was tendered a farewell social on. Wednesday evening last in Mr Bulfinfs large- barn, which w*s nicely decorated' for -foe Oceanian. Friends and visitors from all the surrounding districts were present to bid farewell and bon voyage to Mx Beard. Mar H. Cameron was in tl» chair; and after th* usual toast of " HisMajesty bh« King," the toast of " The Parliament of New Zealand." was proposed, coupled ■with the- name of Mr A. Fnaser, by Mr Forsyth. Mir Fraaer, being president of the local Farmers' Union, said that he was very pleased the present Government had dropped their land policy, and taken up the policy of the Farmer*' Union, a remark which called forth rounds oi applause. The toast of "Local Bcdies" was- responded to by Mr P. M'lnerney, the county chairman, who said our roads were in good repair, due to good county management and good weaither. He also ctpid. a. compliment to our member (Mar J. Bennett) fox Government moneys he had 1 obtained for the county. The names of MJessrs S. Young, J. Fahey, end T. E. Williams were coupled with " Agricultural and Pastoral In-terests." Mr Young said New Zealand had to omipete against the world with its products, aid. its prosperity would continue by means of good farming, using up-to-date machinery, sowing good' seed, and breeding the best of. stock. New Zealand need not then, ba afraidl of the world's competition. Mir Fahiey said the fa/rming and pastoral interests had a lot to contend with, bwt while tbe^y had: the present liberal. Government in power, they stood head and shoulder above any other comir&ry. Mr Williams, referring- to the land policy of the Government, said that it had been causing much attention of lat«. He thought the old defenjedVpayment system that wasin vogue when this district was first settled was the best land law ever introduced in the colony. He also said/ Tuapeko. West could compare favourably, with any other district in ordinary seasonable weather for graingrowing or grass. The Chairman, on rising to- propose " Our Guest," said he felt honoured in being asked to preside a-t such a function. Mr Beard w«a held in stitch high appreciation for his many good' qualities as a farmer and neighbour. Es was beloved by all his neighbours for his manly and straightforward dealing. He (the chairman) therefore had great pleasure in presenting him on behalf cf the residents with a gold albert as a alight token of esteem in which he was held. Mr Beard, on rising to respond, received a most demonstrative reception. He thanked the chairman and all present for their kind expressions in regard to himself He did not think he deserved all that had been said' about him. He thought he had only done what every good citizen should do. Hit* motto in life was, "Do unto others as you would 1 tbey should do unto you." He hadf on excellent lot of neighbours, and. that accounted for such good friendship. The toast of the host end hostess was responded to by Mr B-nlfin, " The Press" by Mr Norrie, and " The Chairman" by Mr Cameron. Miss Williams having played the opening- selection, " Moonbeams on the lake," songs were contributed by Messrs Gray, Lucas, W. Bulfin, Stirling, D. M'Corkind«,le, J. Smith, jun., and- Goldsmith. Mir M'Calum also gave a recitation. At the conclusion of the toasts the room was cleared for dancing, whi-ch was much enjoyed.