FAREWELL AT HALCOMBE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9152, 22 May 1908, Page 5

FAREWELL AT HALCOMBE.

(Contributed.)

On the night of the 20th inst. the members of the German congregation at Halcombe assembled in the parsonage to bid farewell to the Rev. M. T. Winkler, who will leave New Zealand on the 29th of this month for Australia, where he has accepted a position as professor at Concordia College, Adelaide. A large assembly was present. After singing a hymn, Rev. A. H. Teyler, of Marton, addressed the departing brother, wishing him God speed in his voyage and God’s blessing in his new calling. Music, songs and declamations rendered the evening a very pleasant one. Refreshments were secrved by the ladies. Mr L. Wischnowski thanked the Rev. Winkler in the name of the congregation for all his love and kindness and in recognition of their love and esteem handed him a purse of sovereigns. With a few appropriate words Mrs Schwass, on behalf of the ladies, presented Mrs Winkler with a token of their regard. After the. Benediction had been pronounced by the Rev. Teyler, everybody bade the Rev. and s Mrs Winkler farewell. The evening will be remembered by all who were present.