Farewell Evening At Edgecumbe For Popular Residents

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 22, 19 November 1948, Page 5

Farewell Evening At Edgecumbe For Popular Residents

The Central Theatre, Edgecumbe, was the scene of a very well-at-tended and highly successful dance on Tuesday evening, organised by the residents of Edgecumbe as a farewell to Mr and Mrs K. Phillips. The committee had spared no effort, and the response from the residents was most gratifying, speaking much for the position of high esteem and regard in which Mr and Mrs Phillips were held in the community. Messrs Laurie and Civil were M’s C., and did a splendid job of work, keeping things on the move all evening.

Music was supplied by Freddie Burt’s orchestra in the usual breezy manner.

On arrival at the hall Mrs Phillips was presented, by the ladies of the committee, with a very prettily arranged shoulder spray of aquilegias, which toned beautifully with her charming “New Look” gown of dusky pink satin moire. There were four speakers, all of whom referred to Mr Phillips’s amiable personality, congratulated him on his promotion, expressed regret that he was leaving the district, and wished Mr and Mrs Phillips all the best of good fortune in their new sphere of life. Mr lan Gow spoke on behalf of the residents of Edgecumbe, and presented Mr and Mrs Phillips with a chiming clock, canteen of cutleryand a silver tea service.

Mr H. Carter, Stationmaster, on behalf of the railway staff, and also the Road Services staff of Whakatane, presented a smoker’s occasional table.

Mr A. Blake, President of the Edgecumbe Cricket Club, presented a cricket bat to Mr Phillips from the members of the club. The final presentation was made by Mr C. Thompson, representative of the Rugby Football Club, who gave Mr Phillips a leather suitcase on behalf of the club members. Musical honours were accorded Mr and Mrs Phillips. Mr Phillips, though obviously astounded at the large number of presentations, made an excellent reply, rising to the occasion splendidly.

After a delightful home-made supper had been served, Mr Blake, accompanied by Mr Campbell on the ,piano, gave two violin solos which were very much appreciated. Mr C. Plank played a number of extras, the dancers being most reluctant to allow him to leave the piano. Miss Helen Ferguson followed with two delightful vocal solos. Monte Carlo winners were, Mr and Mrs D. Branch and Mr Clarke and Mrs Laurie.

During the last waltz Miss Ferguson sang “Now is the Hour,” the dancers later joining in. The singing of Auld Lang Syne brought a very pleasant evening to a close.