VALEDICTORY.
The local Masonic Lodge and their lady friends entertained \\ nr. I’ro. and Mrs .). \\\ Stevenson at a social in the Masonic' Hall on Thursday night. There was a good al tendance, and a, vary pleasant lime , wa.s spent. Sir Daniell and Mrs Stevenson were the prize-win-ners in (lie character competitions. • Items were contributed by Mrs Bullard, Misses Bryant, Evans, Patterson Claris, "Williams, and Messrs Rev. ,-Holliday, .Head, Hornblow, Daniell, and a, cleverly executed dance by Mr Darcy Kuewstub. Ai a suitable Juncture the W.M.., Wor. Dro. Cowley, presented (be gnests of (be evenin'.’.' with a siiitabiy inscribed entree dish. In doing so he regretted the departure of .Mr and Mi's Stevenson from Foxlon, and assured them Iliad (hey carried away with them the liesl wishes nol only of the Masonic fraternity, hut ,of a very large circle of friends. Air also paid a triubte to the qualities of Mr Stevenson as a citizen and a. Mason. Mr Stevenson was a man ol.‘ principle, and was not afraid to express his opinions in the cause of right and'Justice. He had been a most enthusiastic Mason, and had endeavoured to live up to the teachings oP (lie Order both within and without (he walls of the Lodge. Upon coming forward to receive the token of appreciation. and merit, the guests were accorded a fine ovation, Mr Stevenson feelingly responded on behalf of-himself and Mr- Stevenson. From sentimental reasons he regretted Ins departure from Foxton, whore he had made and cemented friendships which he hoped would be life-long. His connection with the Lodge would also remain a pleasure, and ii was not bis intention to sever his connection with the institution. .As a citizen be had on-
deavouml to assist any movement for the welfare ami advancement of (■he town as a duty. His residence in Foxlon would also remain a pleasant memory. Three cheers were I hen given for the guests, followed by musical honours. At the conclusion Auld Lang Syria was sung in extenso, several brothers taking up a verse, led by liro. F. Woods, as ( lie parly circled round the guests. The. refreshments were presided over by Aie.sdames Cowley and llornblow, while (he competitions were arranged lly Mi's .John Ross, The dance music was supplied by Mesdamcs i-'earson, Williams, and Miss Javans,
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2108, 27 March 1920, Page 2
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382VALEDICTORY. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2108, 27 March 1920, Page 2
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