KAI IWI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 148, 26 June 1934, Page 10

KAI IWI

FAREWELL TO MR. AND MRS. SLADE. Residents of the district met in the Kai Iwi Hall on Saturday evening to bid farewell to Air. and Mrs. Slade and family. The hall was well filled with a happy throng who had gathered to do honour to very popular residents. Air. F. Huwyler, in a neat and sincere speech, made mention of the many good qualities of Mr. and Airs. Slade; of Mrs. Slade’s untiring efforts, and often thankless work, for the good of the tennis club, of which he was an able secretary. Mrs. Slade’s work for the club has also been much appreciated. In any cause for the general good of the district, Air. Slade has rendered practical and willing assistance, often in the nature of “hearty spade work.” Truly, “a good sport and a good citizen.’ Air Reardon, on behalf of the football club, spoke in like venn, eulogising Mr. Slade’s generosity and helpfulness to the club. Air. Huwyer then presented to the guests of the evening <. Handsome oak clock, “with best wishes from Kai Iwi friends.” To the accompaniment of miusical honours, o»ie and all wished Mr. and Airs. Slade “the best of luck.” Air. Slade reebngly replied. Ihe evening passed happily in dancing and fun, till time was called for Auld Lang Syne, a final handshake, and “ aood-luck. * * So ended a sincere and appreciative farewell.