PERSONAL.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 18, Issue 44, 31 May 1907, Page 5

PERSONAL.

There was a large assemblage at Mr Frank Pope’s residence on Wednesday evening, the occasion being marked by two presentations to Mr Irwin, Headmaster of the local School. iLv. Mr Richards, on behalf of the Methodist Congregation, presented to Mr Irwin a pair of gold sleeve-links, and to Mrs Irwin a silver shoe horn and silver button-hook. Mr Richards referred to the assistance given by Mr Irwin, especially in taking the services on i occasions when the Minister was absent. In replying, Mr Irwin said he had no fault to find with Havelock or the people here ; his sole reason for leaving was his ambition to improve himself in his profession. A second presentation made to Mr Irwin was from the members of his continuation class, in recognition of benefits received from the class. The presentation was a silver-mounted wallet, and Mr Irwin suitably responded. A choice supper was handed round, and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem. During the evening songs were contributed by Mesdames Irwin, Ching, and Thoms, and by Rev. Mr Richards and Mr Irwin.

On Tuesday evening a complimentary “ smoke concert ” was tendered the Messrs Beauchamp Brothers at the Mahakipawa Hotel. Host Coleman prepared a first-class supper, and the evening was voted one of the jolliest ever spent in Mahakipawa. Mr W. Cullen made an admirable Chairman, and roused the enthusiasm of the gathering by the way he .sang “ The British Lion.” The toast-list was as follows ; —Local Industries, proposed by Mr W. Lewis and responded to by Mr Colin Campbell: Local Affairs, Mr C. Beauchamp and Mr J. Fulton ; Linkwater Rifle Club, the Chairman and Mr Palmer (Captain); the Press and Education, Mr Barker and Mr Watts; the Ladies, Mr R. Beauchamp and J. Kerr; the Host, Mr Claud Beauchamp and Mr W. Coleman; Our Guests, Mr Cullen, and Mr R. Beauchamp. It is intended that a travelling rug be presented to. the Messrs Beauchamp, who intend settling in Hawke’s Bay, Songs were contributed by Messrs J. Fulton, Jim Campbell, jim., and C. Beauchamp, and two recitations by Mr Watts. In his report (jp the Nelson Education Board Mr Bruce, Agricultural Expert, stated that in July he intended visiting Marlborough and would return to Nelson in August. Mr Bruce was authorised to make arrangements with the Marlborough, Westland, and Grey Boards in regard to the instruction of teachers in those districts.