VALEDICTORY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 4413, 3 November 1934, Page 2

VALEDICTORY.

MISSES M. AND J. STEVENSON

FAREWELLED.

On Thursday evening members of the Presbyterian choir met together for the purpose of farewelling two of their number, Misses M. and J. 'Stevenson, who are leaving Foxton shortly.

A happy social time was spent, several competitions creating great amusement. These were won by Mrs R. N. Speirs, Mr and Mrs J. T. Edwards and Mr J. B. Maepherson. At a suitable juncture Mr R. T. Betty (choir master) on behalf of the choir, called on the Misses Stevenson to accept small tokens of affection and esteem. Mr Betty said not only were the Misses Stevenson of great assistance in the choir but they were also regular church attendants, and the church as well as the choir was losing two very valuable members.

Miss J. Stevenson responded on behalf of Miss Stevenson and herself, and in thanlking those present she said that, both she and her sister would be very sorry to leave Foxton where they had spent such a happy time. A delectablo supper dispensed by the ladies concluded a very pleasant evening.

FAREWELL TO MR G. YOUNG. Last evening the employees of New Zealand Woolpack and Textiles, Ltd., held a social in the Masonic Hall for the purpose of farewelling Mr Geo. Young, who leaves Foxton on Monday on his return to England, after twelve months spent in Foxton as engineer erector to the company. When the guest of the evening arrived at the hall he was greeted with a Maori welcome performed by the Maori girl employees. The Mayor (Mr M. E. Perreau) after welcoming Mr Young, expressed regret that he would be leaving Foxton within a day or so. Mr Young feelingly expressed his thanks to those responsible for the evening and voiced his regret at the severance of many friendships made during his sojourn in Foxton.

Dancing was indulged in during the evening, Mr Perreau officiating as M.C. The dance music was supplied by Mr T. East while the extras and accompaniments for a .programme of items, were played by Mrs M. A. Ross and Messrs J. Newton, .T. Staff and J. Hirini.

The following contributed to the programme; —Mr D. Knewstub, tap dance; Agues McLaughlin, highland fling and sailor’s hornpipe; Misses A. and E. Dawson, duet; Miss E. Ellers, song; Mr E. Corry, song; Mr G. Young and Miss Taratoa, hula, with steel guitar accompaniment; Misses R. Paul, H. Taratoa, S. Royal and M. Hakaria Shanghai poi; Mr L. Stevens, castinet number; Maori girl employees, canoe poi. The catering arrangements were

in the capable hands of Mrs J. Walls, and an excellent supper was provided. Dancing was continued until midnight, when the function concluded with the singing of a song of farewell.

Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs DL R. Ogilvv, Mr J. C. Francis, Mr and Mrs Popple, Mr and Mrs McLaughlin. Mr and Mrs T. East, Mr W. Ogden, Mr and Mrs Scott, Mr H. Reid, Mrs E. Taylbr, Misses R. King, C. Robinson, M. Moore, E. McKenzie, N. Stowers, D. Brown, M. Timmins and many others.