SEND-OFF AT GLENAVY

New Zealand Tablet, 11 July 1918, Page 23

SEND-OFF AT GLENAVY

A large gathering took place at the Glenavy Schoolroom on the evening of July 1 to say “Good-bye” to Mr. and Mrs. Tansey and family, who are leaving the district. Mr. I. Cuthbertson, ■ J.P., occupied the chair, and spoke of the high esteem in which all classes held the guests of the evening. He particularly referred to their great kindness and charity. The presentation took the form of a solid silver tea service in a Morocco case, a solid silver rose bowl, butter dish, and cut-glass scent bottle. Mr. Tansey was also the recipient of a gold locket containing three sacred relics, whilst Mrs. Tansey received a case of rustless cutlery and a huge ebony elephant. Mr. Hanley made the presentation, and Father Graham, on behalf of the guests, thanked the donors and extended a hearty welcome to them to visit the guests at their new home in Feudalton, Christchurch. During the evening musical items were given by Miss K. Cartwright, L.A.8., Miss' H. Cartwright, L.A.8., Mr. Watters, L.A.B. (of Oamaru), and by Messrs. Berry, Hanley, and Tansey, of Glenavy. Miss K. Cartwright played the accompaniments for the singers. The proceedings were terminated, by the singing of “For They are Jolly Good Fellows,” “God Save the King,” and “Auld Lang Syne.” The silver service bore the inscription; “Presented to Mr. and Mrs. T. Tansey and family from their Glenavy, Morven, and Oamaru friends.”