KOHI.

Patea Mail, Volume XLV, 14 January 1921, Page 3

KOHI.

FAREAVELL TO AI.ISS NICHOLLS

The Kolu Hall was the scene of much festivity on Wednesday night, when a fcarewell social was tendered to Aliss Elsie Nicholls, who is shortly leaving tho district. There was a very large attendance, the little hall beingtaxed to its utmost capacity. Dancing was indulged in during the evening, the floor being in perfect order. After a dainty ■ supper had been handed round by the ladies, Air. J. Bourkc made a lengthy speech on the good qualities of the departing guest. He said that Aliss Nicholls had been born at Kohi, and- had resided there for a number of years, afterwards shifting to Waverley. Ever since a wee child she had won the hearts of all who had known her by her particularly winsome disposition and obliging nature. For many years Aliss Nicholls had been playing for the Kohi dances, and he could say without hesitation that it was largely through her music that the dances were so successful. Not only in the dance hall was Aliss Nicholls to the fore, but in anything where a helping hand was required there she would be found. In the departure of the guest the residents of Kohi wore losing a true friend; in fact one whom they could not replace. They wished her every happiness and prosperity in the future. (Applause.)

Mr. AleCaul also spoke, and endorsed Air. Bourkc’s remarks. He said that Aliss Nicholls would be greatly missed from the district, both as a musician and as a friend. Although it was impossible to show their appreciation to the full, the residents of the Kohi district had deputed him to present her with a handsome set of carvers, which would show in a small way that her services had been deeply appreciated by one and all, who wished her every success in tho future. (Applause.) Aliss Nicholls, who came forward on the arm of her father, was greeted with much applause. Air. F. Nicholls replied on behalf of his daughter, and spoke feelingly of the tokens of gratitude which had been presented to her, and stated that she would always have the happiest recollections of her Kohi friends.

The gathering broke up in the early hours with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne. ’ ’