ROSS NOTES

Grey River Argus, 25 January 1943, Page 2

ROSS NOTES

[Our Own Correspondent.] A most enjoyable, afternoon was spent in the Fire Brigade Hall on Thursday afternoon by a’ large number of members of the Women’s institute and friends who gathered to bid farewell to a valued member. Mrs. J. Muir. The room was decorated with large bowls of pink and blue hydrangeas, and vases of coloured poppies. A dainty afternoon tea was served by members of the W.I. Mrs. Peebles, (President of the Institute) in making the presentation of a crystal vase, on behalf of the members, stated that Mrs. Muir would be greatly missed in Ross. No matter what emergency arose she was always to be relied upon to answer the call. Especially clever was she in designing, and" making fancy costumes for concerts and fancy dress balls. Mrs. Peebles wished Mrs. Muir the best of luck and hoped she would be happy in her new home, which the family will be making in Greymouth. Mrs. May, (the Mayoress )endorsed Mrs. Peebles’ remarks, and took the opportunity to thank Mrs. Muir for ie splendid help she gave, when tne queen carnival was being held. it I was a tremendous task, and Mrs. Muir’s help was worthy of great praise. On behalf of some friends she presented Mrs. Muir with a fruit salad set. In replying Mrs. Muir thanked everyone for their kind wishes and for the nice presents and invited them tn visit her when m Greymouth. “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” was heartily sung, and three cheers were called for the guest, lhe results of the games were as follows: Sailing the balloon: Mrs. Busch s team 1; Guessing the adverts.: Mrs. Adamson 1; Lucky Cup: Mrs. Scott; Treasure hunt: Mrs. Donaldson 1; Best dart thrower: Mrs. Donaldson; Lucky spot waltz: Mesdames Muir and Head. Mrs. May supplied music for some dancing and community singing.