KAKARAMEA.

Patea Mail, Volume XXXVIII, 1 December 1913, Page 3

KAKARAMEA.

VALEDICTORY. Mr and Mrs J. Speight and { Family. Somewhat of an innovation in the way of honouring departing friends was introduced into the farewell accorded to Mr and Mrs J. Speight and family, at Kakaramea on Friday last. The usual social gathering was replaced by an afternoon “ At Home,” at which the lady friends of Mrs Spe : gbt acted as hostesses. The interior of our somewhat dreary-looking Hall had been transformed by means of shrubs, flowers and drawing room furniture, into a most attractive and home-like room, the mere eight of which served to make visitors feel “ at home ” immediately upon entering., By 2.30 the hall was well filled by a thoroughly representative gathering of ladies and gentlemen of the district, including many from Fatea, Whenuakata and Manutabi. Considerable amusement was afforded by the various competitions that were indulged in, these being a “ Book Title ” Competition, won by Master Ivan Speight, a “ Song, Questions, and Answers,’ 1 won by Miss Qilsbnan, and a M Flower blaming” competition, won by Mrs E. Payne Musical items were provided by Mrs Wills, Miss McAlley, and Mies Cobine, and these added greatly to the enjoyment of those present. , After a dainty afternoon tea had been served, the Rev. A. W. Payne, vicar of Fatea, on behalf of the friends of Mr and Mrs Speight, in a graceful and sympathetic speech, {expressed the regret that was felt by all in losing such friends as Mr and Mrs Speight, who during the nine years they had been in Kakaramea, had gained the respect and esteem of all. Special mention was made of the kindly help given by Mrs Speight in social and in Church matters, and the speaker referred to the loss the district was suffering in the departure of Mr and Mrs Speight and family and concluded by wishing them all happiness and prosperity in their new home. Mr Payne then handed to Mrs Speight a silver rose bowl, to Mr Speight a travelling rug and to Miss Ella Speighj a pretty pearl brooch, as mementoes of their friends in Kakaramea district. Mr Speight briefly and feelingly replied, thanking the people of Kakaramea for their kindly good wishes as well as for their handsome gifts. Mr Spsigbt said that he and his family regretted leaying Kakaramea, where they had made so many good friends, but the necessity of obtaining a larger area of on which a family of growing boys might have larger scope for their energies made it imperative for him to move further back where land values were not so prohibitive. Mr and Mrs Speight will in future reside in the Stratford district. The singing of " Auld Lang Syne ” brought to a close one of the most successful and pleasant valedictory gatherings yet held in the district. IS ANEW WOMAN. " I was subject to colds on the chest,” says Mrs Cecilia Coyne. Wellington St., East Perth, W.A. “ and knowing how serious • that f.imw of cold is tried every remedy that I thought would benefit me, but without results. I had begun to despair when I was recommended Chamberlain’s Cough Remsdy. After taking a couple of bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy I began to feel a new woman and now would not be without it in the honse." Sold everywhere.