Personal.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 17, Issue 5, 20 January 1903, Page 5

Personal.

Mr and Mrs Mulcock, of Bulwer, arrived in Havelock on Friday evening and went on to Nelson by coach on Saturday. At the gathering to say farewell to Mr Maud, late of Yncyca Bay, Dr Will was in the chair, and apologised for the absence of Rev. H. W. Howell, (who was to have presided). In making the presentation to Mr Maud of a handsome shaving set, the Doctor said that though he had only known Mr Maud for a few months he had learned to appreciate his friendship. He (the speaker) was informed that their guest had always been a generous supporter of the Racing Club, Poultry Association, Tennis Club, and of every social gathering in the town. Personally he was sorry Mr Maud was leaving, and he felt sure regret was general amongst Havelock and Sounds residents. Mr Erskine, in endorsing the Doctor’s remarks, said he was one of the first to do business with Mr Maud when he arrived in the district, and had found that if anything was to be done Mr Maud and his brothers were always ready to do their share; their one aim in life seemed to be to do their duty by their fellow-men, and he thought that Mr Maud’s brothers should also be remembered that, evening. In responding, Mr Maud said he could not adequately express his appreciation of the kindness of his friends. He had been fourteen years in the Sounds, and it was a wellknown fact that the people down there were apt to lose the power of speech. He and bis friends had had many happy days in Havelock, - and if at times they had rejoiced somewhat boisterously it should be ascribed to the natural exuberance of the “ rockcod squatter” on quitting his rock. He thanked them heartily for their kind reference to his brothers, and assured them that he would return to Marlborough in about twelve months. In conclusion, he wished to express h ; s thanks to Messrs Cavell and W. H. Smith for courtesies extended to him. Mr Cavell referred to Mr Roland Maud, whom he described as “ a jolly good fellow,” and said he was sorry to find men like Mr B. Maud and his brother and Mr Jack Fell leaving the district. The health of Mr Maud and his brothers w„as then toasted with musical honours, and the guest and bis friends spent a pleasant two hours. Mr and Mrs Fairbairn, of the Masonic Hotel, were untiring in their efforts to make the gathering successful.