TAUTARI.

Waipa Post, Volume V, Issue 217, 2 June 1913, Page 3

TAUTARI.

(Own Correspondeqt.)

Oil Wednesday last a very pleasant and enjoyable function was held in the Tautari public hall, when the many friends and well-wishers of Mr and Mrs Mathers assembled to bid them farewell on the eve of their departure from Tautari. Ihe hall was appropriately decorated lor the occasion with evergreens and flowers. Ample provision wag made for young and old in the diversity of amusements, various games being indulged in during the evening. On behalf of the friends asembled, Mr O. Price Owen, in the course of his remarks, said that it gave him great pleasure to be present that evening. Though the duty he had to perform, was touched with a tinge oi sadness and regret in losing two good citizens.. He deplored the tact that Mr and Mrs Mathers were leaving the district. 1 heir names had been associated with the social and commercial growth of Tautari. He had always found, speaking personally, in Mr and Mrs Mathers a splendid and genial host and hostess. He was sure that he would be echoing and re-echoing the sentiment of every heart present when he said N that neither age or time would deny the recollection, of the memory ol the kindness they had all received at various times from Mr and Mrs Mathers. They were going towards a new future, new scenes would engross their attention, but he was certain that through all the good wishes of the company would follow them. Mr Owen, in handing a cheque and signed address to Mr and Mrs Mathers, assured them that the gifts presented to them dill not by any means adequately express to the-full the high esteem and regard in which they were held by their friends. In reply Mr Mathers said he assured all present that the voice could not express the sentiment of the heart on ynich an occasion. Words failed’ to express his gratitude and pleasure. He would, to use a phrase of Mr Owen’s, assure them that lime or age should not, in any way, dim his or Mrs Mathers’ r collection of the friendship they ha 1 made during their stay in Tau'.ari. He concluded by thanking a’l present j for their expressions of good wishes towards Mrs'Mathers and himself. During the evening songs and recitations were given by Miss Crook, Mrs Adams, and Mr O. P. Owen. Dance music was supplied by Messrs Holmes and Makwood. Mr C. Makwood, as M.C., was much appreciated, and carried out his duties to the entire satisfaction of all concerned.' Votes of thanks were accorded to the ladies for providing a dainty and enjoyable supper, to Messrs liolmes and Makwood for dance music, and to all who had helped to make such an enjoyable evening.