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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXII, Issue LXXII, 29 May 1917, Page 3

MAHOE.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

FAREWELL SOCIAL

One of the most popular socials ever held in the hall tooK place last Friday night in honor of Miss Surman, the assistant at the State School. Miss Surman has been appointed first assistant at the Okaiawa School. In spite of a wet night a large number ot the parents and scholars assembled. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Whittington, the chairman of the school committee, and the following musical items were rendered: Song, ''Darby and Joan," Mrs Paulger; song, "Keep the home fires burning," Master -Bobbie Whittington; school song, ' 'The siar'ner," elder scholars; song, "The long, long trail," Misses Elsie Kemp and Gladys Whittington; Violin solo, Mr Schneider; song, "We're just plain folks," Mr Frank Maindonald; song, "Father O'Flynn/ 'Mr Cumberworth. These items were sandwiched in between the dances.

At the close of the programme an excellent supper was handed round, and a presentation made to Miss Surman. Before doing so, the chairman asked the- head teacher, Mr Cumberworth, to make a few remarks. Mr Gumberworth said he was very pleased to have the opportunity, on behalf of himself and the scholars, to express in public their regret that Miss Surman was leaving, but wished to congratulate her on her promotion. He went on to say that Miss Surman, who had been with them for five years, had proved herself a capable and successful teacher, possessed of the invaluable qualities of sympathy, patience, and ability to teach. He concluded by noping iliat Miss Surman would have an even more successful career at Okaiawa.

Mr Whittington said that the committee and parents were sorry to lose Mi&s Surman's services, and that the various inspectors had spoken in terms of high commendation of her work; and he wished her long life and happiness. He then presented Miss Surman with a handsome travelling rug and dress suit case, as a mark of appreciation by the parents. Miss Surman, in a nice little speech, thanked all for their kind remarks and wishes, and for £he handsome presents they had made her. The audience then joined in the singing of "Fors he's a jolly good fellow" : after which dancing was resumed and kept up till 2 a.m. Mention should be made of the services rendered by Mrs J. Whittington .and Messrs J. Whittington and Keighley. in making and carrying out the arrangements; and a word of thanks is due to Mr Thomas and Mr Schneider fo- the excellent dance music they playea * throughout a very long evening.