BAINESSE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 283, 3 November 1925, Page 13

BAINESSE.

VALEDICTORY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) On Friday evenrng last the friends of Mr and Mrs W. Smith and family gathered at the school to bid them farewell, prior to their leaving the district. A most enjoyable time was spent. At a suitable juncture Dir Fred Legge, of Bainesse, took the opportunity of presenting the guests of the evening with a handsome set of stainless cutlery, consisting of carvers, dinner a.nd dessert knives, also forks, etc., on behalf of tho residents as a token of the esteem in which they are held. Dir Legg voiced the sentiments of those present that Mr and Mrs Smith and family had always been the best of neighbours and ever ready to assist any movement in the district when called upon to do so. Miss Smith was a willing helper in social functions and musician at the church services, and their loss was someone else’s gain. Mr C. Liggins, of ltongotea, formerly of Oroua Downs, suitably responded on behalf of the recipients, and eulogised the good fellowship existing between the guests and their friends. Tho speaker had Ji.ad, lie said, tho pleasure of teaching some of the family at Oroua Downs years ago when they resided there, and and it gave him added pleasure to attend and to sec so many people from there present that evening. It clearly showed how well they were beloved by their friends in both districts. Mr J. Funnell contributed some humorous recitations, Mr Norman Burling supplied excellent music for tho dances, while Miss Liggins, Miss Conlon and Dir G. Millard played extras. Mrs Coyne, with a willing band of helpers, provided a dainty supper. Three hearty cheers were given and the singing of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

TOKOMAItU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) * St. Aidan’s Church Ladies’ Guild meeting is to be held on Wednesday at the residence of Mr Kelly, when it is hoped a good quantity of work will be received in preparation for tho bazaar which is to take place on the 18th. Tho Druids’ held their usual fortnightly euchre and dance on Friday last, tho proceeds of which exceeded the sum of £4. The first prize for ladies was won by Mrs Gydo, the consolation prize being awarded to Mrs Atkinson. Dir V. DicLaggan was for tho third time in succession the winner of the men’s first prize, Mr E. Titcombe winning the consolation prize. The trophies at these functions are well worth competing for and there is usually a largo number of enthusiastic contestants. ,