WAIWANA NEWS
WELCOME HOME PILOT OFFICER R. WHITE,, D.F.C, A welcome home dance was' held in the Waimana Hall, when PilotOlTicer R. White, D.F.C., was formally greeted, after over two years service in the Air Force. Tlxe hall was filled with happy dancers from near and, far. The dance music was supplied by Mr and Mrs King and Mrs W. Eagle,, and extras wore played by Mr G. Ward law and Mr D. Boynton made an«eificient ALC. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Pilot Officer White and, partner. During the evening Mr J. L. Burnett, on behalf of all present, called on the guest to come forward and accept an envelope, and its contents as a small appreciation of what he had done during the past two years. The speaker mentioned that it was wonderful to be able to welcome the men home; but. there was the sad side also, as many would never return. The guest of honour suitably responded, thanking all for the gift and the evening, and saying he was pleased to be back. He considered himself very lucky to have come through it all.
All joined in singing "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Dancing continued till a late hour and the National Anthem closed the function.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 25, 19 November 1943, Page 5
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212WAIWANA NEWS Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 25, 19 November 1943, Page 5
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