VALEDICTORY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1887, 8 October 1918, Page 2

VALEDICTORY.

The members of the Foxluu De - fence Ride Club assembled at Mr Me.Murray's residence last night to fa unveil and make a presentation In three members of the club, Messrs C. Rand, A. Smith and Barnard, who are about to enter the military training camp. Mr Rand was unavoidably absent. Bach departing member was presented with a safely razor out (it. The presentations were made by Mr C. Symons, (dub president, who said the gifts -were a token of esteem by (heir fellow members. The trend of events pointed to Ihe possibility that peace would be declared before they entered the tiring line. He wished them good luck, and hoped the time would not be far distant when they would be back in Boston. The Rev. Rame also spoke on similar lines. Both recipients feelingly responded. They hoped the Club would continue to prosper, as it was a necessary adjunct to military training. If (hey did reach the bring line (hey hoped to make practical use of the knowledge acquired on the range. Musical items were contributed by Messrs Rev, Maine, Crompiest, McColl, Smith, Claris, Mrs Crumpiest, and .Miss B. Me Murray. Mrs Crompiest presided at the-piano. Before singing “Auld Lang Syne,’’ a hearty, vote of thanks was accorded to Mr and Mrs McMurray for their hospitalit v.