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Paragraphs About People and Events "May your work for the children be crowned with success,” was tho wish conveyed to tho birthday gathering at All Saints' Children’s Home on Saturday on behalf of Mr. J. Hodgens, M.P., who forwarded an apology for his inability to attend the party with an appreciation of the invitation to Mrs. Hodgens and ihimself. <j> <s> z> eHis Worship the Mayor (Mr. A. E. Mansford) has received the following reply from Miss Jean Batten to the message of congratulation sent by him on behalf of the city: "To the citizens of Palmerston North: For the warm message of congratulation which reached me on my arrival at Auckland I am deeply grateful—Jean Button. ”
Air. John Hornabrook, the amateur title holder, left for the New Zealand golf championship meeting yesterday, motoring through to New Plymouth with Air. D. C. Collins, of Fentherstou. Air. Ken Glcndinning leaves for New Plymouth to-day. Air. J. R. Galloway, who did so well at the tournament last year, motored through to Taranaki during the week-end.
Alessrs. P. T. Robinson, F. C. Allerby, J. P. Qeenan, and tho Hon. Alark Briggs, AI.L.C., have been selected to present the petition concerning Cr. J. Hodgens, ALP., to the City Council this evening. This was decided at a meeting of the petition committee on Saturday afternoon. There were then 40(5r> signatures remaining on the petition, several hundreds having been deleted in the course of checking up. Three further books remained to be counted.
An apology with regret for his inability to attend the annual birthday party of All Saints’ Children's Home on Saturday was offered on behalf of Air. A. J. Graham, who asked that his deep appreciation of tho great work that was being accomplished in affording protection and guidance to so many children during the past 0 years be conveyed to tho gathering. Air. Graham offered congratulations on the line service tho committee was rendering and wishes for many happy returns.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 247, 19 October 1936, Page 6
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330Around the City Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 247, 19 October 1936, Page 6
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