PATEA.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 6498, 28 April 1888, Page 2

PATEA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Patea, 28th April. MtKSEUTATION TO OAPT. TV BAT. When it became known that Mr Wray, R.M. here, had received instructions to proceed to Timaru a number of his frionda and well-wishers determined on presenting him with a purso, but the presentation had to be postponed because leave to do so did not arrivo in time to permit of it However, advantage was taken of Mr Wray's temporary visit, previous to removing his family, and on Thursday afternoon last those interested in the ceremony met in ono of the rooms of the Central Hotel, when His Worship the Mayor (R. A. Adams, Esq.), who made the presentation, said he had been requested by several gentlemen in Hawera, Waverley, Manutahi, Manaia, and Patea to present Mr Wray with a purse of sovereigns, with a wish that he would purchase something that would be a memento of his long residence in thia district and also bo a token of the regard in -which, he was held by those whom he was about to leave. If the people of Patea could have had their wishes they would gladly keep him here, for his services wore always faithfully earned out % but tho Government had decided otherwise, and the only tiling left for them to do was tohopethathewould be as successful in his now sphoro as he had been hero, and to wish him and Mrs Wray health and happiness wherever they may go. Mr Cowern Baid he could not allow the occasion to'pass without making a few rcraarks,as he had known Mr Wray a great many years. When he first Jiad the pleasure of his acquaintance, Mr Wray had charge of the Government Military stores, guns and ammunition. Those were troublesome days, but they have passed away, and subsquently Mr Wray was appointed Commissioner of Crown I/ands and Resident Magistrate and there was no doubt that in that capacity ho had givon the fullest satisfaction; the lands were well and efficiently administered and mo3t of the available Crown land has now been taken up for lettlement. Mr Wray hnd identified himself with almost every public movement that has tended to tho advancement of tho district, and the efforts ho made to retain the Land Office in Patea will not readily bo forgotten by tho people. Ho also used every endeavour to secure the harbour endowments, in fact, ho believed they had to thank Mr Wray for tho endowments that have been set asido for the harbour. He identified himself with almost evory local movement and his purse had been freely used to further and foster our local industries, in fact his faith in the future of the district had never wavered. The Mont Tinning Company and tho Oil and Fibre Company found a ready supporter in him and although they came to griof tho fact romains that he boheved in thorn; then, again, Mr Wray «aa ono of the first to subscribe ti substantial sum for the bonus to get tho Moat Preserving Works now in existence. Ho would specially make lo'cronco to Mr Wray's position as Resident Magistrate. In that capacity he had given the most complete satisfaction; his work had been arduous, for his circuit extended from Waverley to Hawera and Mdnaia, and this wa« in addition to his other duties as Commissioner of Crown Lands. It was a matter of extreme regret that tho Government should find it necessary to their scheme of retrenchment to remove Mr Wray. He had also taken a prominent part in matters relating to the church and had subscribed to it liberally ; in fact it was mainly due to jhim and a fen others that the church, whioh is an ornament to the place, had been erected. It stands as a monument of his efforts and of those who helped him. In conclusion, he would join with His Worship tho Mayor in wishing Mr and Mrs Wray happiness and prosperity in their new splierc. The health of Mr aud Sirs Wray was drunk in flowing bumpers when Mr Wray rose to return thanks, ne seemed very much affected and said he had to thank them heartily for tho kind manner in which they had expressed themselves in regard to himself and Mrs Wray, and for what thejr had said with reference to himself in his private and public capacities. Ho was inclined to think they had judged him too kiudly, but ho could say that in his public capacity he had always endeavoured to do his duty and in private and social matters ho had always done his best. With referencQ to the support given to local industries he did not think he desorved any praise, for ho always believed that by helping them ho was also Lolping himself, and i'i»m the commencement he had somo little stake in the place. At ono time the district seemed to be going ahead rapidly, and he then thought that if all put their bhouldors to the wheel it would prosper, but unfortunately th-sc anticipations had not yet turned out right, still ho for one had not lost confidence. Ho still thought it was ono of the grandest districts in Now Zealand, and when tho present depression which \\ as being universally felt, lifted, Paten. « oidd bo one of the first places to participate in tho change. It was over twenty -two years since he oamo here under contract with others to surrey the country for military Bottlers, soon afterwards the Maoridisturbances began, his occupation was gone and there was nothing loft but to join the colonial forces and go in for active service in the field. After that he wa9 appointed quartermaster, and had charge of the commissariat store; subsequently he received the appointment of Commissioner of Crown Lands and Resident Magistrate, and ho was pleased to think that his services were appreciated. He was very sorry to leave tho district ; it was a severe wrench to him, for ho had nrado himself a comfortable home, and identified himself with the district. Ho, however, foresaw some time ago, from tho financial position of the country, that his sphere of duties woutd cither bo extended or he would be taken away from the district, and it was his fate tp go, ft was not his habit to make himself miserable, and although ho t\os sorry to go ho oonaidored himsolf lucky to have boen selected for Timaru. Although tho district ho was now in was not equal to Patea as a grazing country, it was a great agricultural district) and if ho could not remain at Patoa, ho was content to remain at Timaru. He had been woll received there, tho people had been most kind, and everything that had transpired was most encouraging, and he thought ho should be able to mako himself comfortable thero. With regard to church matters, ho hoped all churchmen would do their best in support of their church and clergyman. Ho thanked thorn for their kindness in presenting him with a purse ; he would inrest its contents in somo gift which would, bo. a memento of tho occasion and of the happy times ho l)ad spent in tho district. If they would suggost anythiug to be inscribed ho would get it done, and his family and himself would appreciate that as coming from them, and as a token of tho kind manner in which they hac* treated him. He was extremely sorry to leavo, but he hoped somo day to be amongst them again ; he would now drink their health and wish them every happiness. After warmly shaking hands with Mr Wray and giving vont to personal good wishes tho company disppraecl. The vefrigorator, tho last remaining relic of tho lao Patea Meat Company, has been sold to a Cliristchurch firm, aud will shortly bo removed. ■ Mr Ejton, formerly town olerk, who recently went on a visit to tho Old Country, returned last night, looking all tho better for his trip. Mr and Mrs Wray and family left by th,e express yesterday for Wellington., $n )<ov.te for Timaru. Another local Industry for Patea. Tho proprietor of tho Western Pucking Company has concluded arrangements for starting a fellraongory, and operations are expected to begin early nexfc month. Tho Waverley loft yesterday morning for Nelson and Wellington, and is oipocte^ back on Monday.

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