FAREWELL FUNCTION

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21250, 22 October 1940, Page 3

FAREWELL FUNCTION

MISS J. PATERSON HONOURED A happy social evening was tendered Miss Jean Paterson before her departure for Suva, where she will continue her nursing in the Suva Hospital. The social, which was held in the Returned Soldiers’ Hall, Ngaruawahia, on Friday evening, was given by members of the Waikato Mounted Rifles, of which regiment Miss Paterson's father, Lt.-Col. T. Paterson, is a past commanding officer. The evening was spent in dancing and items, Miss May Brennan and Captain Tahiwi supplying the music. Mr K. M. Wright was master of ceremonies. In making the presentation of a wristlet watch on behalf of the regiment, Captain E. McGregor, M.C., referred to Miss Paterson as the “daughter of the regiment,” remarking that they had always taken an interest in her career, as she had been born when the regiment had been encamped on her father's property. He wished her good luck and bon voyage. Mr K. M. Wright, president of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, made a presentation, endorsing the good wishes of Captain McGregor, these being reiterated by Mr H. B. Fraser and Mr C. McCovvan. Miss Paterson, who was wearing an ivory and claret georgette gown, suitably responded. A cablegram received from Miss Paterson’s brother, Lieutenant T. Paterson, a member of the Second Echelon, wishing her good luck, was read, and he was honoured with a toast. Among those present were:—Mesj dames T. Paterson, black chenille georgette; K. M. Wright, black panne velvet threaded in silver; J. Birkett, claret shaded mouseline; K. Anderson Parma violet satin; H. B. Fraser, midnight blue chiffon velvet; W. Eaddy, pale rose slipper satin; Somerville (Maramarua), deep cream silk lace; Gawkrodger, pale rose slipper lace; C. McCowan, navy and petunia chevron striped cotelle; H. Morris, delphinium blue net over tafj feta; B. Bunn, black georgette patterned in rose; H. Sodersten, silver grey georgette. Misses Dorothy Tuck, gold and lace shaded taffeta; Ima Thomson, black silk velvet and multi-striped satin.