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Otago Witness, Issue 2671, 24 May 1905, Page 35

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May' 20.—Ahoui the end of last month our district was fatecf to experience another fare--well social. Although of less general interest tiiae that of the previous month, and, consequently not got up on such a large scale, it T^as «tnte homely and enjoyable. Mr and Mrs Vilhams, who have been in charge of our iocal store during the past 15 months, were Wing; but both during their ehort stay liere had become popular with all—Mrs WilJiams oy her kindly yet business-like manner an the store, and Mr Williams by his musical abilities and great help to the choir. The eoeial was entirely in the hands of the choir, ■whose members invited a few friends to meet i'-em to bid the guests an honoured farewell. 2'r J. S. Brown, choir master, presented Mr "Williams with a. gold-mounted watch chain as a memento of his short but useful stay in "Waimatuku. Being a choir function, it fol3ows that music in large quantity and good quality was prominent. I have heard it •jocularly remarked that we should put a veto on farewell socials and presentations, and instead inaugurate welcome socials to those coming into the district to settle down, for w© cannot afford to let many more leave us. Wedding.—Wo had wedding bells ringing lere a few weeks ago. Miss Olivia Bickly avid Mr Duncan M*Leod, who have lived their lives here, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, and have setled down to live the most independent and best of all lives —on a farm—in a farmer's home. From a public standpoint, the wedding was a quiet one, only friends and relatives being invited, but as Hiime were numerous, the wedding of these two 'was what we all wished it to be—sociable, bright, and happy. Bible Class.—The Young Women's Bible. Class, as organised by the Rev. Mr Jamieson, ihas commenced it 3 winter session. A good syllabus has been drawn up, the attendance is good, there being about 30 members, and enthusiasm has abated none, so that this class looks forward to a profitable ,tim«. Miss

s S 33. Frsser is again chosen leader, and c Miss J. Brown secretary. This much cannot r be said for the Young Men's Class, which was a organised at the same time. Towards the end of last session the interest showed signs of waning, and it has not started yet for this '•• winter. We are hoping that our minister, f ' whsn he takes up his work again, will be able i to 'impart activity to the latent talent. Ball. —On Friday last the spinsters —that is • if the young girls here can be called spinsters i —held a. successful ball, to which all the diss trict had been generously invited. The nmni agement was in the hands of two energetic t secretaries, Misses A. Lobb and C Pilcher, s and they have been rewarded by seeing the 1 affair prove a great success. It was a gala day, or rather night, here. iSut as your cort respondent is in matters relating to dress and i dancing a stupendous ignoramus, no elaborate report can appear in thes© notes. • 3 r c i r E i - • • ' le • > • 1 1 ; - L i, i ; , - r i , , ' ; '■ : ' n ! ] - * ! J j * * ' | ' - i , ( , ] ] ] < I !