Farewell to Popular Resident

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 258, 30 October 1937, Page 15

Farewell to Popular Resident

Miss A. Shepherd, of “Coleridge,” whose parents were one of the early settlers of the district, was the guest or honour at a delightful function on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering, arranged t>y Mrs. H. E. Hocken, was to have taken the form of a garden party at ‘ ‘ Grassmere, ’ ’ but owing to .the unpleasant weather conditions the party assembled at the local hall, where a very pleasant afternoon was spent in games, competitions and musical items kindly rendered by Mrs. G. Parker, Mrs. J. Williamson and Mrs. N. W. Pearce. Mrs. M. Parker and Mrs. T. A. Smith were the accompanists. Most novel and interesting competitions had been prepared by Miss Hazel Hocken, the guests joining in the fun, the lucky winners being Mrs. F. Hills, Mrs. M. A. McLeod, Mrs. O. Laughton, Miss N. Power and Master T. O’Hagan. Following afternoon tea, served upon tables gaily decorated in choice Iceland poppies, the guests returned to the hall and at an opportune moment Mrs. Hocken asked Mrs. Bray, the oldest member of the St. Andrew’s Church and one of the pioneers of Colyton, to make the presentation. Mrs. Bray voiced the expressions of goodwill from her wide circle of friends and the valuable work Miss Shepherd had performed in the district, notably as superintendent of the St. Andrew’s Sunday School, for many years and sincerely trusted that she would have a very pleasant holiday and her many friends looked forward to her return to Colyton. As a token of the esteem in which she is held, Mrs. Bray then asked her to accept, on behalf of those present, some handsome crystal ware. Little Miss Barbara Simpson then handed her a bouquet of fortunes yellow roses, mingled with lily of the valley. Miss Shepherd in well-chosen words suitably acknowledged the kind remarks and the gifts. For the occasion she wore a striking ensemble of navy and white with accessories to tone. The hostess, Mrs. Hocken, wore a smart gown of prune self-stripe silk primula with hand-lace vest, and sho was ably assisted by her daughters, Miss Hazel Hocken, in a smart frock of salmon crepe de chene figured in brown and white with brown velvet flowers at the neckline, and Mrs. A. O. Simpson, who chose a wine jumper suit with beige blouse.

Among those present were Mesdames E. Bray, Palmer (Sanson), W. F. Viles, F. Evered, D. Williamson, G. Parker, H. Beatson, P. Whiteman, A. W. Rapley (Tauranga), T. Wales, R. Linklater, B. McLeod, E. Cousins, J. Crook, A. Funston, L. Porter, J. Shortall, J. Williamson, W. S. Smith, W. W. Shortall, W. J. Smith, W. W. Bussell, N. Bramwell, T. A. Smith, F. Allerby, W. Rooks (Palmerston North), W. O. ell, J. Thurston, L. Wood (Bunny thorpe), O’Hagan (Utuwai), I. Caldwell, N. W. Pearce, M. A. McLeod, M. Parker, Misses L. Adsett, M. Woodman, J. Cousins, J. Funston,, Y. Viles, L. Pearce, M. McLeod, Myra Smith, Mabel Smith, W. Wales, F. Hills, D. Adsett and N. Power.