INGLEWOOD.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 May 1916, Page 3

INGLEWOOD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Inglewood, Yesterday. On Wednesday evening, at the Presbyterian Church, a farewell social was tendered to Mrs. Geo. Sutherland and was very largely attended. The Kcv. Ireland occupied the chair, and expressed regret at the loss the church had sustained through the guest leaving the district. Mrs. Sutherland had taken a very keen interest In all matters pertaining to the church's interest and welfare ever since the church had been in existence in Inglewood, and her loss will be very keenly felt. On behalf of the congregation he presented-Mrs. Sutherland with a gold wristlet watch, suit ably inscribed. Mr. J. Roberts, on hehalf of the Sunday School, presented a handbag and, on behalf of Mrs. Sutherland's class, a teachers' Bible. During the evening songs were contributed by Mesdamcs Johnston and Oihbs, and Mrs. (leddes, and a musical item by Mrs. Sutherland's class. At. the conclusion a dainty supper was served by the ladies of the congregation.

(In Thursday evening a most enjoyable function in the shape of a smoke' concert was held at Kaimata, the occasion being a farewell to Mr. Walter Matthews. Mr. Lewis Bocock occupied the chair, and practically all Kaimata, with visitors from Tnglewood, New Plymouth, and Tarata, turned out to do honor to the guest. After the toast of "The King," bad. been duly honored, Mr. C. Dobson proposed "Our Quest," and in a pleasant little speech referred to Mr. Matthews' arrival in Kaimata about 2!) years ago, and traced his movements from that time to the present, mentioning Mr. Matthews' willingness at all times to assist in all.matters pertaining to the welfare of the district. He expressed, on behalf of those present, high appreciation of Mr. Matthews in ollVriug his services to his country at this trying time, and hoped that he would sooner or later return safe and sound. Messrs. G. Caliper, Gibbs, Gudgeon. H. Cander, and Smith also spoke, and Mr. Dobson then handed to Mr. Matthews, a purse of sovereigns. Mr. Matthews, who was received with applause, thanked (lie donors for their handsome gift, and Mr. Dobson for his very kind remarks, and said that he always looked on Kaimata as his home, as it was there he settled when he first came to New Zealand. The Kaimata neoplc had always treated him, both as a fanner and business man. in a manner which left nothing to be desired, and he hoped that when ho had been and done his little bit for his country he would be able to return and renew acquaintances with his Kaimata friends. (Prolonged applause). During the evening, songs were contributed by Messrs. Matthews, Smith, Sutherland, Sergt-Major Williamson, Corporal Ford, and a quartette by Messrs. Matthews. Nicholls, G. Gudgeon, and Smith. "Auld Lang Syne" brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. The Red Cross Mart will be open again to-day (Saturday), when a good ass»rtmcnt of produce, etc., is expected.