VALEDICTORY

Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1926, Page 1

VALEDICTORY

On Tuesday afternoon a social gathering was held in Preston’s Tea Rooms when a number of friends assembled for the purpose of farewelling Mcsdames Foster and Kavanagh, two highly respected residents of Hokitika, prior to their leaving for Christchurch where they will in future reside. '

The function was presided over by Mrs Dale. On behalf of those present Miss Ward expressed keen regret at the approaching departure of their guests with whom they had all been associated for so very many years. She referred briefly to the lifelong friendships that had existed between themselves and Mrs Kavanagh—a friendship dating back to their school girl days, and which all hoped would lcilg continue to exist. However, iu her own interest and in that of her young family, Mrs Kavanagh had decided to reside in Christchurch and to enter in business, a venture which all hoped would prove a very prosperous one. Slip trusted they would all enjoy the best of health and assured them of a real West Coast welcome should they at any time revisit Hokitika. She asked Mrs Kavanngh’s acceptance of a lady’s hand-bag as a memento of her Hokitika friends. Mrs Foster was tlio rceeipient of a nicely-bound prayerbook.

Complimentary references to the guests were also made by Miss Bourke. Mrs Kavanagh feelingly returned thanks on her own behalf, and also on that of her mother.

During tlio afternoon musical items were rendered by Misses Bourke, Dale, Taylor and M. Ward, Miss Lucy Dale acting as accompanist.

The function which was a most enjoyable one was brought to a conclusion by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Mrs Kavanagh and family .leave for Christchurch on Saturday.