VALEDICTION

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 517, 26 March 1920, Page 4

VALEDICTION

PUKEKOHE WEST RESIDENTS FAREWELLED. MESSRS. J. .7. HART AND A. ROBfNSON. Residents of Pukekohc West and surrounding districts, including n : ■ li' number from Pukekohe pfoper, nssemblcd at the Union Hall, Pukekohe West, on Tuesday night to bid "an-revoir" to Mr. and Mrs. J. .1. Hart and Mr and Mrs A. Robinson, who are leaving the West for Pukekohe and Mangero respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Hart have been in Pukekohe practically ever since their birth, and were residents of the •st of many years' standing, and consequently ware widely known. Mr A. Robinson Eas also been a resident for many years, and was also well known. Both were highly esteemod and respected by all with whom they came in contact, a fart that was amply home out by the largo attendance. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion with greenery, flowers and flags, while the word welcome emblazoned on a streamer hung at the back of the stage. The committee had al! arrangements complete, and everything passed off without a hitch. During an interval in the proceedings. Mr. J. Foster, who presided, presented each with a beautiful clock mounted in oak. In doing so he eulogised the work accomplished fry the recipient.", their wives and families diirimr their long Vesfdence in the district. Both had been able church workers, and in this sphere their services would be sadly missed. Both families were silent workers, but nevertheless their efforts were an predated to the fullest. On behalf of the residents he thanked them for the work .dune, and as n mark of the appreciation and esteem in which they were held, he asked their acceptance of the ahovenamed e,ifts. Messrs D. Hill and F. Perkins added testimony to the sentiments voiced by the chairman. Mr. Perkins congratulated the committee on the successful function and the beautiful decorations . Tie wished both Godspeed and success in future life. Both recipients briefly but suitably responded. Vocal items were rendered by members of the Pukekohe Methodist I'hoir, Mesdames E. Curnow, J. Richa ds, R. Elliott, Misses Ivy Duncan and Nellie Perkins, and Messrs. W. T. Jones, J, Brown. R. Curnow. -7. Richards. V. S. Roberts and Gil!. while pianoforte duets were rendered bv Mioses O. and F. Jenkins nod MUse<? Violet Rteenson and Malono A couide of humorous recitations were .riven bv Mr Horace Cribble.

Suppoi provided by :i larjje commit trr ~r ladies, added materially t--lli'- success of the eveninp". and was 'lnly appreciated. Al'ier votes of thanks had been accorded the ladies and those who contributed to a successful concert programme, the function terminated with the rendm inu of tho Nation;-! Anthem ,