A POPULAR POSTMISTRESS HONORED

New Zealand Tablet, 17 April 1924, Page 23

A POPULAR POSTMISTRESS HONORED

On Wednesday evening, March 26, a very pleasant function took place, at the St. Bathans hall, when the residents met to bid farewell to Mrs. Coffey, who, having filled the position of postmistress at St. Bathans for the last ten years was about to retire and take her departure, for her home in Ireland. During the evening Mr. Joe McDevitt (who ably acted as chairman) presented Mrs. Coffey . with a well filled purse from the residents of St. Bathans and surrounding districts. In his remarks he dwelt on the many good qualities of the lady whom they had me! to honor. In her position as postmistress she had at all times shown great tact and possessed of rare gift of service. The community fglt that they were sustaining a very great loss, but appreciated Mrs. Coffey’s desire to be with her mother 1 in her declining years. They wished her God speed -on her journey. Messrs. Nicolsonp Morgan, and . Wade also spoke in appreciation and gratitude for many kindnesses received. Mr. W. Johnson,, on behalf of the sports bodies, thanked Mrs. Coffey for the great assistance she had rendered them in her official capacity. Mr. R. Young suitably responded on behalf of Mrs. Coffey, thanking the residents of- St. Bathans for their handsome gift, and remarked that he felt sure that Mrs. Coffey would ever cherish fond recollections of her stay in that district.. Musical items were given by Mrs. Johnstone, the Misses Hanrahan, Campbell, and Wilkinson, Messrs. McConnochie and Christopher, while Mr. P. Dillon, sen., gave a much appreciated exhibition with his dancing doll. The accompaniments were played Mrs. W. McConnochie and Miss Nic®lson. r After supper was served dancing was indulged in. Everyone present recognised the function as being one of the most successful held in St. Bathans for a considerable tijne.