RAMA RAMA

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 355, 22 February 1918, Page 4

RAMA RAMA

ME AND MRS ALEXANDER

FAKEWELLED

Frier to their departure from Kama Rama to take up their residence at East Tamaki Mr mid Mis T. A. Alexander were publicly fatewelled at a social given in their honour in the hall mi February Bth. The attendance showed that during the few years Mr and Mrs Alexander and family had resided in the district ihov had made nianv friends

Songs, musical items, .4,11111 « and dancing wore the order of tie- evening, young and old participating. Mr Darker, with his usual presided a' the piano, !•;s' ist« ' l>y Mes-

dames Trimmer and Swinburn and Miss Oldham.

After a bounteous supper, provided by the ladies, had been partaken of Mr H. Pilkington, in a neat speech, spoke of the generous help Mr Alexander and family had always been ready to give when called upon and he asked them to accept from the residents a small token of their appreciation in tho shape of a case of silver mounted carvers, the case being suitably inscribed. Mr Alexander feelingly replied and said that although he was going to reside at East Tamaki he hoped that they would still call on him for any help he could give. After singing " For they are jolly good fellows" and "Auld Lang Syne" the company dispersed, having spent a very enjoyable evening.

On Wednesday evening, the 13th February, the members and friends of the Presbyterian Church. Bombay, met at Mr Alexander's residence and spent a very pleasant time. The lady members of the Church had charge of the proceedings, providing a very nice supper and a good programme in the shape of songs, recitations and games. During the proceedings Mr Geo. Ingram spoke of the loss the Church was sustaining in the departure of Mr and Mrs Alexander and family, who had worked so willingly and helped to keep the Church going. Mr Ingram apologised for the absence of the Rev S. Nixon, and on behalf of the church members pre! sented Mr and Mrs Alexander with a very handsome salad bowl and servers together with a cruet on behalf of the Sunday school teachers and scholars. He asked Miss L. Alexander, who had been a teacher in the school, to accept a pair of silver candlesticks, and on behalf of the ladies he presented Willie Alexander with a pair of silver backed hair brushes.

Mr Alexander, who was deeply moved at the kindness he had received, spoke appreciatingly of the friendly feeling that had always been shown to his family and himself and regretted that he had been compelled through ill-health to seek a smaller farm. He also thanked Mr Ingram for remembering the absent son and including him in the good wishes extended to them. Mr Roy Alexander, who is m the Motor Patrol Service in England and who has just received promotion, is the absent member of the family referred to.