DISTRICT NEWS
HAUTAPU. A very pleasant evening was spent a c Mr Itoy Ward's residence on Wednesday •by a number of friends', who assembled to pay their: respects to Signaller Eric Ward, who has just returned, after about two years' absence. A ; .splendid programme, of songs; and all well rendered, was thoroughly enjoyed by all-present, A.tasty supper was handed-roundj after which Mr... Newcombe, i n a , neat • speech J heartily welcomed- '< ''Eric" home, on behalf ofithe.residents.- The guest suit-; ajily replied, and expressed a regret that •■all. his. comrades .would be-unable to receive the ; welcbfne extended to him.-: All; joined'in singing 'iEor Hfe's a Jolly! Good. Fellowj" following three' hearty cheers:. A pleasant evening '.. was concluded by the singing of the National Anthem. . - 1; .'- '■'■■[ "-■ ;■ ' : ■.."•■' ''
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Waikato Times, Volume 90, Issue 14029, 4 April 1919, Page 3
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