CARNARVON.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11700, 21 October 1916, Page 4

CARNARVON.

On? Own Correspondent.

On Wednesday afternoon,. October 18tb, the Carnarvon section of the Bulls Presbyterian Charge entertained Rev. D. Nicholson and Mrs Nicholson on the eve of their departure to Shannon, at the residence of Mr and Mrs McKelvie. It was intended to hold a garden part, but unfortunately the weather was anything but propitious to carry this intention into effect. A driving rain from the west all the afternoon drove everyone indoors, wh o gladly availed themselves of Mrs McKelvie’s wanted kindness and generosity to carry out the function in her spacious and comfortable rooms put at their disposal. The inclement weather prevented many from taking part, but, notwithstanding this, there was a very fair gathering from all parts of the district. A good part of the time was pleasantly beguiled in musical items and different guessing competitions, which occasioned much mirth. A sumptuous ‘‘afternoon tea” was then handed round, to which fall justice was done. This being disposed of, Mrs McKelvie, on behalf ot the Carnarvon people, presented Mr and Mrs Nfcholson with a handsome travelling rug,together with a painting of the Carnarvon Hall—the building used, among many duties,'as a place for religions services for different churches. In making the presentation, Mrs McKelvie hoped they would accept these little mementoes as some token of appreciation and esteem, and that thej' would remind them of their mutual kind relationship. Mr Rockel expressed sincere regret at the departure of both Mr and Mrs Nicholson. He Jknew he was only voicing the feeling of regret of the Carnarvon folk. He was very sorry Mr and Mrs Nicholson were leaving them. On rising to respond, Mr Nicholson was received with hearty cheers; He found it difficult to find words to express Mrs Nicholson’s as well as bis own deep sense of feeling ter all the kindness shown them, not only that afternoon but during their time among them. Thev prized the presents most highly, quite apart from their intrinsic worth, They would ever tell them of the kindly feeling and good fellowship that had ever existed between the people and themselves. It was with much regret they were leaving, The rest of the time was given to pleasant social intercourse, varied by musical items. After passing a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs McKelvie for the use of their drawing room,, the company broke up.

Mr Nicholson has done very good work during the eighteen months he has had charge of tbe Bulls district. He will be much missed in Bible Class work, prayer meetings, as well as other parish and pulpit work. It should also be mentioned that both Mr, as well as Mrs Nicholson, took a very active part in the Carnarvon Bible Class; They never failed to be present whatever the weather was like, over rough roads more than 10 miles, they were there. Their work and good influence will be missed, Mrs Nicholson no less than her husband. That talented lady has done yeoman work in many branches of church work..