VALEDICTORY.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1917, Page 1

VALEDICTORY.

TO MISS FEENEY

A very pleasant and successful function took place last evening in the social hall at the Mental Hospital, when the staff and their friends met to farewell Miss T-I. Feeney, who lias been transferred to the Justice Department. The first part of the evening was voted to dancing, Mr. H. Breeze acting a y AF C., whilst Miss Jacobs supplied the music.

The presentation,-which consisted of a travelling rug, was then made by the superintendent (Mr, F. P. TT. Sellers.)

Mr. Sellers in the course ol an eulogistic speech ■ referred to Miss Feeney’s long and faithful service in the Institution. and expressed deep regret at losing so capable a nurse, and one who had by her tact and sympathy rendered the lives of those under her care more happy. He concluded by wishing her happiness and success in her new career.

Mr. Worniington, who replied for Miss Feeney, expressed her deep appreciation for the nice present her fellow-workers had given her, and he said she would treasure it as a memento of deep and lasting friendships she had formed during her long period of service at Sea View.

After the presentation had been made the guests sat down to a nice sup pc’ which had been provided by the lady members of the staff. The rest of the evening was given over to songs and recitations, and with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” and the National Anthem, the most successful function ever held in the Sea View Institution was brought to a close.

TO MR J. W. SMITH. There was a representative gathering at the Railway Hotel last evening to farewell Mr .T. \V. Smith, Inspector of Stock. The chair was occupied by Mr H. M. Con Ison, Deputy-Mayor. Host Jones had provided a very attractive repast, and the evening was enjoyably spent in song and toast. Mr Coupon in making a- presentation of a' purse oi sovereigns to Mr Smith from his many friends throughout Westland, expressed the very keen regret 101 l at his approaching departure. During his five years’ stay in the district, Mr Smitn. by his unfailing courtesy and the generous and willing manner in which he had at all hours and times, given of his best riel vice and assistance, had won the universal 'approval of the community, who recognised that his departure would he a very big gap i'> fill, leaving a hard task for his successor to emulate. Messrs R. Harcourt, Junr., and W. Jeffries also voiced their appreciation of the services Mr Smith had rendered the community, and wished him well m his new locale. The toast was honoured with enthusiasm, Mr Smith replying in feeling terms, stating he had always tried to do his duty both to the Department and the settlers, and he was glad to know his efforts had won their approval. Included in the toasts was one to Mr W. Scott, who succeedsat Hokitika, a warm welcome being given. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs S. G Fergnmm, Adamson, M. Sullivan, J. Butler and W. E. Williams. The proceedings uejo very hearty, and passed off very enjoyably. ——