Shannon’s Farewell

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 30, 5 February 1937, Page 7

Shannon’s Farewell

TO MR. AND MRS. A. H. MORGAN There was a large and representative gathering at the Parish Hall on Monday evening to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Morgan. The function was organised by the Shannon Golf Club, the Bowling Club and School Committee. Mr. E. T. Moody f president of tho Golf Club; Mr. L. H. Best, chairman School Committee; Mr. R. Collins, vice-president Bowling Club; Mr. I. McDonald, headmaster local school; Mr W. Clayton, borough councillor; and Mr. V. Richards, Shannon Old Boys, all made reference to the many good qualities of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. Mr. Morgan had been assistant master nt tho local school for the past 17 years, secretary of the Shannon Golf Club since its inception fourteen yeirs ago, a prominent and representative member of the Bowling Club for a number of years. All expressed regret at Mr. and Mrs. Morgan’s departure from the town, but offered congratulations on Mr. Morgan's advancement to the charge of a school in the Hamilton district. Tokens of esteem were presented by each organisation represented, and the guests were wished all success for the future. Mr. Morgan suitably replied, saying that they would always retain happy memories of the many good friends they had iu Shannon. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all wirL dancing and items contributed by Miss V. Aim (Songs), Miss M, Murrow (recitation), Mr. O. P. Gray (recitation) and Mr. Ivan Hemmingsen (songs). Mr. J. Hallam gave an interesting resume of a recent trip to England. Members of the Croquet Club gathered at the green on Wednesday afternoon to do honour to Mrs. Morgan, who is leaving to reside in Hamilton. Favoured with the summer day of the season to date, members thoroughly enjoyed the warm sunshine and the ar-* ranged programme of competitions was heartily supported by all. An apology for absence through ill-health was received from the Mayoress (M:«. E. Butt). The afternoon tea-table was gay with Iceland poppies and Russian violets, and after a dainty afternoon ted, the president (Mrs. J. T. Bovis) took the opportunity of expressing the members’ regret at Mr. and Mrs. Morgan’s departure from Shannon. She said she very few people realised just how much work had been done by Mr. apd Mrs. Morgan in assisting nil -runner of social activities in the town, and they would be greatly missed. Mrs. Morgan had made wonderful progress in the croquet world in only a few years ’ play, and while being sorry to lose her, *he Shannon club w r ere glad that she was going to a centre where she would meet stronger players 'n practice games, and thus have every opportunity for further progress. Her future would be watched with interest and pride. Mrs. Morgan was then asked to accept a small gift which members hoped would bo of daily use in her new home and be a constant reminder of many happy days spent on the Bbannon croquet

In reply, Mrs. Morgan said she much regretted leaving, but it jurt had to be. She would not easily forget the many kindnesses received in Shannon and would always be interested in the welfare of the little club. Their gift, with so much thoughtful kindness behind it, would always be treasured. Competitions were won as follows:—Hoop target, Mrs. Morgan; French croquet, Miss Murrow, hurry-scurry, Mrs. Pope and Mrs. Roach.