Country News.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 193, 24 August 1901, Page 3

Country News.

■ HUNTER. (jteOll'OtJß OWN CORRESPONDENT.) The evening of the 20fch being fine, a most representative g-vihe/ing of Mr Hunter Morris’ numerous friends was h-ld in the schoolroom, to take part in a farewell social to that gentleman, who is leaving the district. On the stroke of 8 p.m., the musicians struck up tlie Grand March, and the dance commenced, Mr Morris and'Mra L. Giles leading. Two or three more dances were indulged in, and then Mr William Jackson, on behalf of the Library and the district, presented Mr Morris with a handsome travelling bag, a case of silver mdunted pipes and c garette holder, and a silver match box. Mr Jackson, in a few well chosen words, expresse l the profbun I regret of the d .strict at the departure of Mr Morris, who h id always been ready to h-dp with contributions and otherwise in all public affairs of th* Hunter. He was sure the district felt that Mr Morris’ place would be hard to fi 1, and yet, th-ugh losing him they wished him every bappi-ess in his new home. Messrs T. Englebrecht and J H. Keloher endorsed all the sentiments oppressed by the previous speaker Mr Morris then briefle -but feelingly replied. He thanked them heartily for their beautif .1 present,>, and for the kin-1 remark* and good wishes expressed by the, gentlemen ho had just ilea-cl speaking. He was pleased t>> s-y hehail never-regretted having made his home in the Hunter, »nd was very sorry -o part from all his friends in it. His experience of eon- try life ha-i all been gained there during the two ve \ears he had lived at Bourndalc, so that made the parting harder to bear. However, c roll dunces had caused him to break up his home here for oim further north, where h ; had been able to t-k- up land moVe -n k*epi g with his requirements and capital. did not intend to give a l-mg speech that night, as he wa« sure the girls bn saw sitting opposite him woui - far sooner be dancing than lis ening to his talk. (Laughter.) He would cl >se by again thanking them for their kind thoughts and presents. (Cheers.) Trays with liquid refreshments, and glasses appearing on the scene, bu --p. r* were filled, and the toast, ‘’The Guest of the Evening,” was -trunk with musical hondurs, and 7 later, tea, coffee ami cake were handed round. Dancing was hen' resumed, and inter-BD-rsed with tongs by Mrs Shaw and Mi«a B. Cartwright, and Messrs If ster. Hem and Sullivan was kept up till midn t-ht, when all joining hands, Aul-I Lang Syne was sung by the company, and with cheers for Mr Mortis the social ca oe to a close. Mr Mr-rria leaves for' the uiorlh on Monday, the 26th.