Taumarunui

New Zealand Tablet, 22 September 1921, Page 22

Taumarunui

(From our own correspondent.) September 15. Sergeant W. Miller and family left Taumarunui last week on transfer to Devonport, Auckland, Prior to their departure the family were' entertained at a farewell evening, organised by the members of the Altar society. The function took place at the Central Hotel, Mrs. Sheffield kindly giving the use of the sitting-room for the occasion. During the evening, Rev. Father Duffy expressed his sincere regret at the departure of the Miller family, which (he said), was a great loss to the parish. He eulogised the good work done by Mrs. Miller, who was always a prominent worker in church activities. On behalf of the Altar society he asked her acceptance of a silver entree dish, as a mark of the members’ appreciation, and on their, as well as on behalf of all the parishioners wished her and her family every happiness in their new home. Sergeant Miller, in replying for Mrs. Miller, thanked the donors very sincerely for their gift and for their kindness in coming together to wish his family farewell. Miss Miller and Mr. J. Miller were members of the choir, from which they will be very much missed. Sergeant Miller and family were also farewelled by the townspeople at a function held in Prinn’s tea rooms. The Mayor, who presided, referred to the sterling qualities of Sergeant Miller, and also expressed his appreciation of the manner in which the other members of the family had assisted in every good cause in Taumarunui. On behalf of the people of Taumarunui, he asked the Sergeant to accept a. silver cake basket and casserole dish as a token of the esteem in which he was held. Sergeant Miller suitably responded, ejfpressng his regret at leaving Taumarunui, where he had made many friends. A very successful Catholic social was held last evening in the Theatre Royal, the proceeds being in aid of the church funds which should be considerably augmented as a result. The music was supplied by the Lyric orchestra, and the supper arrangements were very successfully carried out by Mrs. S. Forbes.