BAPTIST CHURCH.
FAREWELL TO MISS DREW,
The members and friends of the New Plymouth Baptist, Church were present in* large numbers at the school hall on Tuesday to show the love and esteem they have for Miss Drew, who is shortly leaving for a length}' holiday to England and South Africa.* The proceedings opened with a musical and elocutionary prooramme, and then the Minister of the°church (Rev. A. H. Collins), in a very happy little speech, spoke of Miss Drew’s 30 years’ work at the High School, where her example and sterling character has moulded the life and destiny of countless girls, and to the splendid and self-sacrificing Christian work done in the church and Sunday school. In the name of the church he asked her acceptance of a combination handbag and a suit case. On rising to return thanks. Miss Drew said her heart was too full to express all her thoughts, but she thanked them very sincerely for the beautiful presents. After the long applause had subsided, refreshments were handed round.
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 February 1923, Page 6
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