FAREWELL SOCIAL TO MRS. VENABLES.
A large gathering of W.C.T.U. members and friends met in Willard Hall, on August. 28 th, to bid “God speed’' to Mrs. Venables on the eve of her departure for a visit to Tasmania. The Hall was prettily decorated for the occasion. In presenting Mrs. Venables with a beautiful silver tea service front the Union, Mrs. Speight spoke in terms of high appreciation of the faithful work done by Mrs. Venables when President for about ten years. In response Mrs. Venables thanked the members, and exhorted them to attend the meetings, and do their part to keep and encourage the work, also not to forget to wear the White Ribbon. Songs, competition, and recitations, — al! present also singing a verse of “All arounc. the World’’ and after the presentation “For she’s a jolly good Fellow” helped to speed away the two hours. A dainty supper w r as served to the guests by ready helpers, and brought a very pleasant evening to a close.
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White Ribbon, Volume 30, Issue 350, 18 September 1924, Page 3
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