VALEDICTORY.

Waipa Post, Volume VI, Issue 273, 16 December 1913, Page 3

VALEDICTORY.

A very pleasant function took place at the Methodist parsonage last night, when a large number of friends of Mr and Mrs H. Haines met to bid them farewell. The Rev. Lamond extended a welcome to the guests of the evening on behalf of those gathered. Musical items were rendered by Mrs H. Poolman (solo), Mesdames Fear and Carson (duet), Miss Dil (solo), Mesdames Poolman and Andrew (duet). Several items were given by Mr Wood on his gramaphone. of the friends gathered Mr Lamond presented Mr and Mrs Haines with a nicely bound copy of the Methodist hymn book, with a suitable inscription. To Mr Haines he presented, on behalf of the Christain Endeavour Society, a copy of Weymouth's Translation of the New Testament. In doing so the speaker referred to .the good work clone by Mr Haines in connection with the church, the happy days spent together, and the pleasant association connected with his stay. in Te Awamutu. The regret was also expressed at his departure, and the best wishes of all for his future welfare. Messrs McGechie, Bridgeman and de Ridder also spoke. In replying, Mr Haines thanked those present, on behalf of his wife and himself, for the kindness shown them, and for the presents which would serve to recall many happy days spent at Te Awamutu. Whatever he had done in connection with the church he had only felt it his duty. The farewell hymn " God be with you till we meet again " was sung. Supper was handed round, after which games were indulged in bv the young people. Mr and Mrs Haines left for Auckland to-day.

Mr W. C. Bond, who has been connected with the staff of, the local railway station, and who has been promoted to the Auckland district relieving staff, left Te Awamutu on Saturday last. Immediately before leaving, Mr Comer, on behalf of the staff, asked Mr Bond's acceptance of a very nice dressing case, and in doing so spoke in high terms of Mr Bond's capabilities as a de partmental officer. On behalf of the staff he congratulated him upon having gained well-de-served promotion, and wished him continued success in the future. Mr Bond suitably acknowledged the gift and thanked his fellow officers for their good wishes.