KAIMIRO.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144358, 24 March 1914, Page 8

KAIMIRO.

feom odb own correspondent. March 23.—A farewell social was given in the Kaimiro Hail to Mr. James \V. Paterson on the 20th inst., on account of his approaching marriage and consequent leaving the district. Tho showery weather kept many away who intended to come from a distance, but the local people turned out in full force and the hail was comfortably filled. The stage was nicely decorated with ferns anti flowers, the work of the ladies, and it produced a very pleasing effect. The music was supplied by the Kaimiro Orchestra, extras being played by the Hints brothers, and Messrs. J. Henderson and John Hintz (junr.) carried out the very important duties of M.C's. At 10 o’clock Mr. Harry Peters rose and •said he had been asked to say a few words to the guest of the evening, Mr. James Paterson, better known to old and young as "Jim,” and that the Kaimiro settlers had decided to present him with an eight-day clock, mounted in oak, and a barometer and thermometer to match. The timepiece would not only bo an ornament in his future homo and remind him of Kaimiro friends, but it would remind him when it was time to get up in the morning, | it would announce tne dinner hour, it | would enable him to catch the train, and would announce the moment when it was time to go to bed, and most important of all, it would be a constant reminder of tho well-known adage that "time is money.” Tho barometer would also act an important part; it I would indicate to "Jim” not only that fine weather and fair winds were in I prospect, bin it would warn him in fu- \ tttre when scptalls were approaching and enable him to trim his sails accordingly ; it would enable him to meet boisterous weather with a smiling face, being forewarned he would bo bettor prepared to moor, or even avoid, tne storm centra. The thermometer would also be exceedingly useful; should there be an indication of heal it would give him time to think of an antidote to counteract it; should there bo an indication of frost it would give "Jim” time to provide fuel for a counterblast. Therefore these little tokens of attention and esteem from Kaimiro would assist him, by careful observation, to get over a few rocks in his future life with ease and comfort. Tho inscrintions were; "Presented to James TV. Paterson by his Kaimiro friends, 20-3-14.” These inscriptions slated a fact, because every Kaimiroite had contributed, showing that "Jim” was a general favourite. In conclusion, the speaker would wish him good luck, happiness and prosperity. (Applause.) Mr. W. G. bhoemark said ho had known "Jim” from tho time the Paterson family settled in fho district, "Jim” being then about four years old. Ho had always found him a goodhearu.Hl, decent fellow, ready to help in anything that was tor the advancement of tho district. Ho was of an unselfish nature and therefore would make many friends wherever he wont. He would wish him good luck, happiness in his new life, and prosperity. (Applause.) Mr. 12. Gopperth said ho would like to endorse what had been said already. He had worked with "Jim,” and always found him a good mate. 'They had been boys together and "Jim” had proved a true friend at all occasions, but tho would take tho opportunity to say a few words about "Jim’s” mother (Airs. Paterson), who had gone, through difficulties that would have brought many a man to his knees, but she had gone through it with a courage seldom mot with. (Greal applause.) He would wish "Jim” good luck and happiness. Air. Trod. Schicker had much pleasure in endorsing' all that had neen said by previous speakers. Ho also bad known "Jim”’since boyhood; in fad, ever since tie donned his first pair of liuibhais. Ho bad always found film' a "while man,” and import that good luck, happiness amt prosperity would be ins portion wherever lie went. (Applause.) Mr. 1- Gopperth would like to say that ho haa oeeu a schoolmate 01 "Jim’s ' and that they had been chums ever since; also tuai "Jim” was incapable or doing a dirty thing, because hu was a "while man ’ through and through. He wished him good luck and happiness. (Applause.) Mr. George Gioson said ho had known "Jim not us long as previous speakers, hut liaci found nun ever since lie had known mm a trusty mate and a warm-hearted friend. Ho hoped that good Jack and happiness wouid be his portion wherever he wont. (Applause.) Air. Howard bhoemark said no would like in add a lew words to what had already been said. When ho was quite a nitio kiddy "Jim” took him in the bush one day and frightened twentyseven bolls out ol him by telling him that there were wild pigs in the hush. He had snick cioso to "Jim” then and had done so ever since, and was sure ho should never lorget him. (Omit applause.) . , , Mr. i'aterson, m returning thanks, said that he was deeply grateuil to the Kaimiro people for presenting niui with such handsome articles, but now should ho thank tlvem for the very kind remarks made about him by tho various speakers and so lieariiiy endorsed hy one and all. He had no idea that the Kaimiro people felt so kindly towards him. He should never, he was sure, lorget the kind people of tho district in which he had been reared,- and lie was afraid that ho should not meet with the fornearunee and friendship elsewhere. Ho also wished to return thanks for the kind reference made to his mother. Here the speaker was evidently overcome by emotion, »He again thanked his audience, when the whole of his listeners burst. forth with "T'or he’s a jolly good fellow,” followed by three cheers tor "Jim” and three cheers lor Mrs. I’aterson.

Take your partners for a waltz, said the M.C., and away went old and young to the strain l , of “Ach trie ist’s moglich dann.” A splendid supper at midnight and several songs also claimed the attention of those present. 'There were also frequent and anxious inquiries made during the evening, always in the same words; “'Has anybody seen George?” If anyone was asked “Where have you been?” he would get the reply, ‘ I’ve been to see George!” No further explanation was given and the whole affair remains a mystery.