FAREWELL EVENING
MR. AND MRS. N. THOMAS To farewell Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Thomas, who are leaving the district * to reside at Tauranga, a very large number of friends gathered in the Tirau Town Hall. The function was arranged by members of the Tirau Tennis Club. The evening took the form of a dance. Music was played toy Mrs. T. Cotter, Mr. K. Musker and Mr. Robinson Mr. Anderson was in charge of the floor arrangements. A novelty dance was won by Mr. N. Breward and Miss Valerie Gubb, of Gkoroire.
During the evening the president of the Tirau Tennis Club. Mr. S. .T p Bear, made a presentation of a silver teapot and a handsome leather suitcase to the guests of the evening. In making the presentation Mr. Bear expressed regret at the loss to the district of two valued members, wlio had entered wholeheartedly into local activities and Social work. Musical honours and the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” 'brought the evening to a close. Among the ladies present were * Mesdames M. Harrison, M. Strong, W. Goodwin. Gordon Brown, N. Horscroft, H. Wine, Arthur Brown, F. Batley, T. Quinn and A. Robinson. f Misses Jean Carruth, Lottie Strong. Norma Goodwin, Amy Pemberton,
Joe Goodwin, .Madge Carruth, Valerie Gubb, L. Stone, Elsie Deane, M. pagg f . Nelli© Deane, June Cave, Laura Bear, Ruth Strong, Joan Allen, Ruth Allen, Avis Goodwin, Betty Goodwin, Olga Wine, Evelyn Whitworth. friends meet A very pleasant farewell evening was spent by the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Thomas at their residence last Saturday night on the eve of their departure for Tauranga. Opportunity was taken by Mr. N. Horscroft to make a presentation of a fountain pen to Mr. Thomas on behalf of his staff. During the evening speeches were made by Mr. S. J. Bear, Mr. N. Horscroft, Mr. M. Harrison and Mr. H. F. Morse. Music was supplied by Mr Morse (piano accordeon), and items were given by Mr. H. Wine, Mr. J. Batley, Mr Sleeman and Mr Bear. The evening concluded with musical honours.
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Matamata Record, Volume XX, Issue 2012, 27 February 1939, Page 3
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345FAREWELL EVENING Matamata Record, Volume XX, Issue 2012, 27 February 1939, Page 3
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