PIONEERS OF WAIKATO

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18642, 21 May 1932, Page 5

PIONEERS OF WAIKATO

SETTLERS IN EARLY DAYS. ASSOCIATION TO BE FORMED. REVIVAL OF PREVIOUS BODY. Although quite a number of years have rolled by since the Waikato district saw its- first white settlers arrive, there are still many people living in these parts who have been associated with the district since its early days. Some seven years ago tho desirability of keeping this band of pioneers together was recognised and the Waikato Early Settlers’ Association came Into existence, mainly through the efforts of Mr G. J. W. Barton, who devoted much time and energy in its interests. No committee was, however, formed, and the Association ultimately went out of existence. A number of the older people In the town now feel that something should be done to revive it and \Vith this object in view Mr G. Gillett, who has been In Hamilton for over fifty years, has convened a meeting of early settlers to be held in the Commercial Hotel on the morning of May 31. All interested are invited to be present at the gathering, the principal business of which will be the setting up of a strong committee to arrange, among oilier things, an annual reunion to he held round about August 2-1, when the function under the auspices of the old association was held. In the meantime Mr R. 11. Paterson is acting as secretary, and will give any further information to those desiring tt.