VALEDICTORY

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 September 1934, Page 7

VALEDICTORY

MISS NONA SHAFFREY. A largo number of residents. atI ended the Inchbonnie School to say good-bye to Miss Nona Shaffrey, prior to her departure from the district to enter the Home of Compassion, Wellington. Mr H. Haskell stated that however much she would be missed from the district, her loss would be most keenly felt at home. After having that experience he could speak feelingly upon that subject. He thought the missionary germ was prevalent in Inchbonnie, mentioning that .already. three residents of Inchbonnie had en-J tered the missionary fields in different 1 parts of the world. He pointed out' the humanitarian work of 'Elizabeth Fry and Florence Nightingale, and said that inchbouine residents ought

to be proud (and they were) that they had young women in their midst, emulating the example set by these noble women. He also felt sure that through the benefits derived by being a member of the W.E.A., the higher education obtained would give her a better conception and clearer understanding of those high ideals which was her attainment. Probably she would be misunderstood, but the iri- ’ dividual conscience was the only thing that counts. The only thing worth while was “service,’’ without any thought of reward, and he personally wished her every blessing in that service which she had dedicated her life to high ideals of sympathy and kind works. , Mrs Sears, secretary of the W.1., praised her work as a member of the I organisation, stating she was one of [ the. original members, and wished her ’ every kind thing in her new sphere of labotir. Mr R. Thomson, when called upon, ; stated he could only endorse the re-

marks of the previous speakers. > Mr E. Armstrong presented to Miss ! Shaffrey, on behalf of the residents of the district, an umbrella and a fountain pen, .stating that as leader ’ of . the W.E.A., her service from that organisation would be missed, having held the position for some Considerable time. • He wished her God speed ! in her neyr labours, stating she would be missed by a large circle of friends. Miss' N. Shaffrey returned thanks, ; briefly, thanking them for the beauti- ■ ful gifts, which'she would value very highly. Music for dancing was supplied by Mrs Youngman and Mr R. Thomson. Items. given by Mr J. Maughan were much appreciated and loudly applauded. which also applied to a recitation Iru/n Mr E. Armstrong. Community •singing was another pleasing item. Suppdr was supplied, by the laides.