VALEDICTORY

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 14 August 1914, Page 5

VALEDICTORY

(From Our Own COl respondent)

A VERY pleasant evening was spent in the Woodhill Hall on the 7th inst., when the many friends of Mr and Mrs Osbaldiston assembled to bid them farewell sm the eve of their departure irom Woodhill. The function was in the form of a social and dance, and was thoroughly enjoyed, by all present.

Mr E. Pengelly, on behalf of the residents, presented Mr and Mrs Osbaldiston with a handsome silver tea service. He referred to the fact that Mr and Mrs Osbaldiston had been over ten years in the district and during that time had won the respect and esteem of the people of Woodhill, and he asked them to accept of this memento of the many happy evenings spent in tb^^ast, at which they had so T&«J^^|ly assisted. Mr K. Hoe also expressed the regret of the residents at the near departure of their guests, and wished them success, happiness and prosperity in their new home at Pakurangi, where Mr Osbaldiston will continue his duties as creamery manager for Messrs Ambury, Ltd., a position that he had occupied most successfully in Woodhill for over ten years, always serving his employers faithfully and treating the suppliers with courtesy and justice.

Continuing, Mr Hoe said that although they were enjoying themselves that evening, they could not forget that the Empire was engaged in the greatest war of modern times. Our hearts went out to our kith and kin across the sea fighting for King and Empire. The British nation had done nothing to provoke this great disaster to mankind, but the welfare of the British people largely depended on their taking part in the struggle.

Those present then joined in singing " God Save the King," and " Rule Britannia."

Mr Osbaldiston thanked the people of Woodhill for their expressions of good will and their generous gift, which would be one of his family's most treasured possessions.

The gathering dispersed in the small hours of morning.