HERBERT BY THE WEEK

North Otago Times, Volume CIV, Issue 13754, 13 November 1916, Page 8

HERBERT BY THE WEEK

(Prom Our Own Correspondent,)

A' presentation to Miss Jean Paterson was made on Wednesday evening : last, of a handsome Bible by the members of the Otepopo choir. Miss, Pnterson is leaving the district. A farewell social was held, and a presentation .was made, on Thursday evening to four of the young men going into camp at Trentham, namely, Troopers George Pnterson and Murray.Ferguson, nnd 1 Privates .Tames Stringer and Alex-. Stevenson. Mr Kitchen was in (he chair, and referred briefly to tli? great need for sending men forward, as the need was urgent. Although their places here would bo hard to lill, slill the defence of our nation was more urgent and the claims of Empire were greater .than our own needs. The programme was a varied one. Miss Ross, pf Waianakarua, played' the accompaniments, and Mr Robert Hutton favoured the gathering with two songs, A company of gentlemen from Oamnru. who came by motor, gave a varied and otherwise excellent musical programme. Rev. P, C. Ronnie made the presentations, and Trooper Pnterson replied in a- fine and soldierly speech. The large audidnce joined' in singing with enthusiasm for "They are jolly good fellows." Votes of thanks to all who had assisted were given with acclamation, after which a supper was handed round by the many willing workers. At Mr Hill's residence on Friday afternoon the members of the Ladies' Guild and P.W.M.U, met to present Mrs Paterson with a handsome brooch and handbag, There was a fine gathering, The president, 'Mrs Rennie, spoke of the service Mrs Paterson had rendered to the guild. She had been forty-seven years in the district, and during all that time had been a worker, She had been a friend to many in affliction and in times of distress, and as she and' her 'daughter were about to leave the. district these tokens of esteem and l regard: were made, hoping that 1 in her. retirement she would still be engaged in the service of love. Mrs Paterson in a few well-chosen words thanked; tlieni for Iheir handsome gifts, and hoped the guild would still prosper. Miss Ross, secretary, also spoke of Mrs Paterson's many fine qualities, noting the willingness with which she always worked for the guild: Reminiscences of the early days were then made by come of the oldest members—Mrs Beckingsale, Mrs Robert Frame, Mrs James Paterson, and Mrs Mrs Wansbone. Mrs 3. Paterson in her recitation, "Wee Johnnie Paterson," was indeed characteristic of the talent of the pioneers, while Miss Jean Paterson sang "Roses" very feelingly, All felt that a good time had been spent, and wished Mrs and' Miss Paterson a very enjoyable holiday.