VALEDICTORY SOCIAL

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 467, 26 September 1919, Page 2

VALEDICTORY SOCIAL

Farewell to Mr, Mrs, and Miss Dent

Pukekohe is about to lose another I of its prominent and highly esteemed citizens, Mr Jack Dent, a member of the Borough Council, who has disposed of his section in Ward street. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Dent have resided in Pukekohe for a little over two years, and during that period they have made themselves very popular with residents in the neighbourhood, and news of their departure for Melbourne has been received with regret Not only have they been good citizens, but in social affairs, they were the " life of the place " Mr Dent took a very keen interest in matters pertaining to the welfare of Pukekohe, and at the last municipal elections, he was returned as a representative of the burgesses, and during his short term at the Council table he proved himself as being one of the most active members. He possessed a wide knowledge of the requirements of the district, and as far as this is concerned, it will be difficult to find a suitable man to take his place, and in this respect, a large number regret Lis departure. Mr Dent took a keen interest in outdoor sports—especially football. He was an esteemed vice president of the Pukekohe Foootball Club. Mr Dont was one of the prime movers in having established in Pukekohe, the beadquarters of the Lower Waikato Returned Soldiers' Association. He is a returned man himself, and naturally did all he could for the Association. He was also a member of the local Repatriation Committee. As a mark of the esteem in which the family is held by the young people of the locality a social function was held at his residence on Tuesday night, when there was a large attendance. Danc : ing formed the chief pastime, the music being supplied by Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Dent and Miss Taylor. Vocal items were rendered by Messrs Watson and Wilson while Miss Taylor contributed a pianoforte solo. Cards were also indulged in by non-dancers. During an interval, Mr W. Fyfe, on behalf of those present, expressed regret at the departure of the family and wished Mr and Mrs and Miss Dent, succcess in their future sphere of life. Mr Dent suitably replied and stated that their short stay in Pukekohe would ever remain fresh in their memroies. He hoped, at some future date, to return here. " For They are Jolly Good Fellows " was sung. Supper was partaken of and a very sociable function terminated with the rendering of " Auld Lang Syne."