SETTLERS FAREWELLED

Taranaki Daily News, 12 October 1929, Page 11

SETTLERS FAREWELLED

MR. AND MRS. W..D. FOREMAN. The esteem in which Air. and Mrs, W. D. Foreman are held by residents of Lepperton, where they-have resided for the past six or seven years, was shown by the gathering at the Lepperton hall last night to farewell" them on their departure for Eltham, where they intend to reside. Though the function was primarily organised by the Leppeyton Card Club and Football Club, therd was a very representative attendance of settlers of the district and the various organisation with which Air. Forejnan had; identified himself. ' ' ’ ’ 1 The early part of the evening was devoted to dancing, old-time favourites predominating, and on a perfectly prepared floor to excellent music provided by Airs. Potter (piano) and E. Hellier (violin), all had an enjoyable time. Mr. N. E. Sampson, as M.C., kept matters merrily moving. Extras were played by Miss Jacobsen. . • Prior to supper, Air. E. Hellier, president of the card club and Lepperton Football Club, of which Air. Foreman was a prominent member, expressed the regret residents felt at the departure from the district of Mr. and Airs. Foreman and family. Ever since they had come to the district six or seven years ago the Foreman - family had proved very desirable settlers. Mrs. Foreman, besides assisting in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the district, -had been a great lover of flowers, and it had always been a pleasure to Walk through her rose garden. The sons were industrious young men, a credit to theirparents and the district. Air. Foreman was one of the best-hearted men in the community, his services always having been readily available whenever required. If asked who was the most prominent man in the district during the past few years the majority of residents would reply “Mr. Foreman.” As a member of the card club their guest had assisted to win the, North Taranaki shield. He had been two years secretary of the club and its representative on the executive of the North Taranaki Card Club’s Association, which he had assisted, to place in the splendid , position it held to-day. His work jin the football club—not as a brilliarit toygetter or goal-kicker—but on the ,administrative side, had. proved invaluable. His car had always been at the service of players. As delegate to the Clifton Club committee and as a member of the North Taranaki junior executive, he had rendered great service. Mr. Foreman had also been a prominent member pf the Farmers’ Union, hall committee and school committee, having acted as secretary of the latter. "- It would be hard to enumerate any local institution that he had not willingly assisted. ’

It was with regret that they had heard of his departure, which had come at short notice, but as a mark of appreciation from the district he asked Airs. Foreman to .accept' a beautiful salad bowl and Air. Foreman a travelling rug. As the guests stepped, forward they were greeted with three hearty cheers and .were accorded musical honours.

Sir. Foreman, in reply, stated it’ was with genuine regret he was leaving the district. He did not know whether they they had done sufficient to warrant the handsome presentations, as they hitd already been well repaid by the true friends they had made throughout the district. It had been a great pleasure to ■ have been associated with the card club, whose members were held in high esteem by the other .clubs on account of their sportsmanship. His association with the members of the football club had always been enjoyable... He thought the district shbuld feel proud of the football club as the general feeling throughout. North Taranaki junior football clubs was that they would sooner meet Lepperton.than any other. . 1 After supper had been dispensed by the ladies’ committee, comprising Alesdames P. A. Openshaw, J. Clarke, J. A. Oliver, R. F. Giddy, E. A. Oliver and Alias Hodgsun, dancing was resumed.