VALEDICTORY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1169, 8 November 1913, Page 3

VALEDICTORY.

A very enjoyable function took place in the Masonic Hall last night, when the members of the local Druids’ Lodge tendered a farewell social and presentation to Dr and Mrs Adams, who are leaving for England this month. Dr Adams has held the position of surgeon to the Lodge since its formation some five years ago, and last night's function was tendered he and Mrs Adams as a mark of the esteem in which they were both held, and also as a small recognition of the conscientious manner in which he had discharged his duties as surgeon of the Lodge. The Hall was prettily decorated with greenery, and a large poster with the words, -‘Au Revoir and Kia Ora, from the U.A.0.D., Mauawatu Lodge, Nc. 73,” was hung over the stage. In addition to members of the local Lodge, a party from the Shannon Lodge, of which Dr Adams is also surgeon, were present. The evening’s enjoyment took the form of dancing, and a number of vocal items. The whole function was most enjoyable, the only drawback being the unavoidable absence of Dr Adams, who was confined to his bed with an attack of bronchitis, and a letter from him was read by the Arch-Druid, Bro. Barber, after refreshments, provided by the ladies, had been partake.n of. Dr Adams expressed deep regret at being unable to be present, and on behalf of Mrs Adams and himself thanked the members for the honour done them in extending them such a whole-hearted farewell. It was indeed very pleasing to know that the manner in which he had carried out his duties dfiring his five years’ connection with the Lodge bad been appreciated. He hoped that the same friendly consideration that he had always received from Lodge members would be extended to his successor, Dr Kerr-Hislop. Bro. Barber also'read a telegram from the Shannop Lodge, wishing Dr Adams a pleasant voyage and prosperity. On behalf of the Manawatu Lodge he presented Dr Adams with a silver cigarette case and Mrs Adams with a silver card case, both suitably inscribed. In doing so, he referred to the excellent feeling existing between Lodge members and the doctor, and voiced the regret that was felt at his departure. He also referred at some length to the interest taken by the guests of the evening in the public and social life of the town and district, and from which they would both be greatly missed, and concluded by wishing Dr and Mrs Adams a pleasant voyage and prosperity in .the future.

P. D. P. Bro. Murray, of the Shannon Lodge, also made eulogistic references to Dr Adams’ connection with his Lodge, and extended a hearty welcome to his successor, Dr Kerr-Hislop. On behalf of Dr and Mrs Adams and himself, Dr Kerr-Hislop suit-, ably responded. During the evening vocal items were contributed by Messrs Barber, Smith and Osborne. The music was supplied by Mr Ebbett’s orchestra, to the members of which the Lodge is very grateful, they having given their services gratuitously. The gathering was brought to a close at about 12 o’clock by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” and a call for three cheers lor Dr and Mrs Adams was heartily responded to.