W.C.T.U.

Wairarapa Age, 7 January 1926, Page 2

W.C.T.U.

FAREWELL EVENING AT CARTERTON. A very pleasing function “took place in the Presbyterian Hall, Carterton, on Monday in connection with the W.C.T.U., the oceasio being the departure of Mrs August Anderson, who has been the treasurer for the Carterton branch for five years, Mrs Anderson havin gresigned the position On account of Reaving the district. A had been arranged, and was very kindly contributed to by the following:—Pianoforte solo, Mr Haste; songs, Miss B. Keall; violin solos, Misses McLeod; song, Mrs Hird; recitation, Miss T. Tyler; songs, Mr Haste; recitation, Miss K. Tyler. A hearty vote of thanks Was accorded to those who contributed to the entertainment. Before the presentation was made Mrs R. H. Every voiced for the union the appreciation for all the active part Mrs Anderson has taken,, and briefly outlined all that lies behind the position which she has just relinquished, and all the good work she has done so accurately and so well. A few words of appreciation on behalf of the Uniop were also, spoken by Mrs R. A. Pepperell. Miss Kia Ora Tyler spoke for the Misses Andefson on behalf of the Y. branch, and gave acknowledgment of their help in different ways and the position they had filled. Mrs Every then handed to Mrs Anderson a leather suit case and attache case, and asked her to accept them as a tangible token of esteefn from the Union. Mrs Anderson, suitably replied. The hymn, “God be with you till we meet again,’’ was sung by all. Social intercourse then followed and supper was served by the members, which brought the pleasant gatherfrig to a close.