VALEDICTORY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1496, 13 January 1916, Page 3

VALEDICTORY.

SOCIAL AND PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. BOYHS.

A social and presentation was tendered to Mr and Mrs Boy .:■> Sty their Foxton friends, in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening last. The hall was tastefully decorated, and so arranged as to prevent any stiffness in the proceedings. The vicar of All Saints’, Rev W. Raine, presided, and the guests were accommodated on the stage. Mrs Boyes was the recipient of a handsome bouquet. In referring to the departure of Mr and Mrs Boyes, the chairman paid a fine tribute to Mr Boyes, who had officiated as the vicar’s warden for several years, and had been an active church -member. Mrs Boyes had rendered valuable assistance also, not only as a member of the choir, but in other departments of church work. Townspeople generally regretted their departure, and Foxton could ill afford the loss of such estimable and public-spirited citizens. Mr Boyes had been connected with military affairs for some years, and when war broke out he felt that it was his duty to offer his services to the Empire. This meant a great personal sacrifice in more respects than one. Mr and Mrs Boyes would carry away with them the best wishes of the community wherever their lot may be cast. On behalf of their Foxton friends he asked them to accept a token of esteem in the shape of a silver tea service; suitably inscribed, and a time piece. The Rev J. H. Bredin, on behalf • of the Presbyterian Church, and the Rev Mr Rowe, on behalf of the Methodists, also made appreciative references to the willingness with which Mrs Boyes had at all times placed her vocal talents at their disposal at social gatherings, and wished them God-speed 'in the future.

Upon handing the presents to the recipients those present joined in singing, “For They are Jolly Good Fellows," concluding with cheers. Mr Boyes feelingly responded to the remarks made. What he and Mrs Boyes had done had been a pleasure. They had received nothing but kindness from the Foxton people since their residence here. They would never forget Foxton. It was the place ot their first home life, their child had been born here, and the associa tions were pleasant to look back upon. Foxton friends would always receive a hearty welcome to his home wherever it might be. Mrs Boyes also briefly voiced her appreciation of the kind things said and the handsome tokens of remembrance. Items were contributed by Misses Signal and Bryant, and Messrs Signal and Horublow. The accompaniments were played by Miss Jenks and Mr Temple White. Refreshments were banded round, and an opportunity afforded those present of personally conveying good wishes to the guests. The gathering was brought to a close by those present assembling round the guests ana singing “Auld Rang Syne,’’ and further cheers followed by the National Anthem. Mr Boyes was also made the recipient of a surprise presentation in the shape of a gold-mounted fountain pen and case from the members ot the Foxton section of the 4qth Company senior cadets, of which Mr Boyes is officer commanding. The presentation was made by Sergt. Thompson, on behalf of his companions as a mark of the esteem in which Mr Boyes is held by them, and for ,the kindly and sympathetic interest he \ has ever taken in their welfare. Mr Boyes states that this tangible and spontaneous recognition of his connection with the Company is keenly appreciated by him, and be asks them to accept his warmest thanks for the kindly thoughts which prompted the gift.