MANAIA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 16 January 1925, Page 8

MANAIA.

(From (Jnr Own Correspondent.) VALEDICTORY. A farewell afternoon tea was given to Mrs Crawford last Wednesday by Airs Kerr at the residence of Mrs \ . Baird. The room was artistically decorated with flowers. There was a large number of ladies present. During the afternoon Airs Kerr, oil behalf of the ladies present, presented Airs Crawford with a cut glass silvermounted. perfume bottle, at the same time saying how sorry they were at losing her. Airs Crawford suitably responded. All's A\ illcocks also spoke, expressing the same sentiments, and wishing All's Crawford all happiness for the future. A very pleasant afternoon was brought to a close with afternoon tea. The same evening a smoke concert and presentation was given by the staff of the Riverdale factory to ALr \V. Crawford. The table was nicely decorated for the occasion. The following toasts were proposed: “The King,” “The guest of. "the evening,” “The Anzacs,” “The Army, the Navy and the N.Z. Rifle Brigade,” “The Dairy Industry” and “The Ladies.” During the evening songs were sung by Messrs S. Campbell, Ransom, Wright , and Barry, a duet by Messrs Anderson and Barry, a quartette by Messrs Ransom, Raynor Forbes and Barry. Humorous stories were told by Messrs Spooner, Henson, Gurand, Campbell, Price, Kelsen, Stanley, R. Baird and Anderson; a recitation was given by Air J. Hoddinott, and a pianoforte selection by Air A. Wilson.

During the evening the presentation was made on behalf of those present by the chairman (Mr V. Baird) of a fountain pen for Air Crawford and two Doulton cake dishes for Airs Crawford. Air Baird spoke on behalf of the staff, expressing sorrow at Air Crawford’s departure, as he had been a very good boss to work with and was very considerate to the men. They were sure the grading staff were very fortunate in securing Mr Crawford’s services. Messrs Stanley, Price, Barry, Wright. Campbell and several other members.of the staff endorsed the chairman’s remarks, and all joined in singing “For he’s a jolly good fellow.” Air Crawford, in responding, said he was very sorry to leave Riverdale.' He always tried to do his best for the men, and it was due to the co-opera-tion of the men working under him that the factory had been run in an efficient way. He took it as a great honour to see' all the staff present, and trusted they would do their very best to make the way easy for his successor. The function broke up at an early hour with the singing of “Aukl Lang Svne.” 1