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Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 28 July 1925, Page 7

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PRESENTATION

(From Our Own Correspondent)

Despite a very disagreeable night, a very representative gathering of settlers gathered to do honour to Mr and Mrs \V. Lyndon. For the past four years Mr Lyndon has been president- of the local branch of the Farmers’ Union, and in connection with its social activities Mrs Lyndon lias done her full share.

Mr R. Dunn, provincial, president of the Farmers’ Union, who acted as the principal spokesman on behalf of the union members, congratulated all who had assisted to late ball the success it was. Especially did he wish to. mention Mr and Mrs Lyndon. Fvcyyonc recognised that in such affairs capable organisation was needed, and in Mr and Mrs Lyndon the union was indeed fortunate in having such capable leaders. The members of the union thought the time opportune to show some recognition of their services; it was no use waiting till people were dead to show appreciation of their work.

Mr F. Hurley, vice-president of the union, who made the presentation, expressed tlie pleasure it gave him to have the honour of doing .so, and expressed the wish that the recipients might be spared many years to enjoy the gift. The who'e company then sang “For They are Jollv Good Fellows.’’ and gave rousing cheers for the guests of the evening. Mr Lyndon, on rising to respond, was received with applause. In expressing his appreciation of the gift, he said that he and Mrs Lyndon could not have done what Obey did without the co-operation of the members of the union. It had been a great pleasure for them to work for the union. 'l’lie present, which was much admired, consisted of an afternoon tea service, on a handsome silver-mounted oak tray.

Dancing was tlie principal amusement of the evening, the music for which was provided mainly by Mr Austin, with extras from Mrs West. M.rs Heal and Mi’ Slater. Mrs Williams and Miss Heal gave a duet, and songs were sung bv Mrs Williams ancT Mrs C. B. Langhinds. Mr Dunn gave a couple of recitations.