VALEDICTORY.

Shannon News, 8 April 1924, Page 3

VALEDICTORY.

FAREWELL TO MR AND MRS

FARGHER

Last Thursday evening a social was tendered by their many friends to Mr and Mrs J. H. Fargher, who are leaving Shannon to take up their residence in Napier, where Mr Fargher has purchased a business, The Parish Hall was comfortably filled and a most pleasant evening was spent, the early part 'being devoted to musical items, interspersed with dancing. Just before the supper was served, Mr E. Spencer, one of the guests’ oldest friends in Shannon, in bidding

farewell to Mr and Mrs on behalf of himself and, those present,

said he had been associated with Mr Fargfier for a member of years both in business and social and sporting circles.. It was not only the speaker’s impression but the opinion of their guests’- many friends that Mr Fargher was a most courteous and honourable man and that in public life he had proved himself untiring and unselfish, in all his undertakings. He said there never was a more

truthful, fearless and energetic man "On-.the Council. In social life he was to many, quiet and retiring, hut those who knew 7l him best knew 7 he was always to the fore In anything that he entered into, and ho had always been a true and genial sport. He- felt sure Mrs Fargher’s influence had assisted him in his undertakings and to them both he tendered the best washes of those, present for their future happi- , ness, and prosperity and in doing- so he asked them to accept a beautiful silver tea service and Pyrex set which would be' a reminder of their many friends in Shannon and the Trappy years spent there. Mr Spencer’s remarks were followed by loud applause-and the singing of “For they are jolly good fellows.” Mr Fargher. on rising to reply, was loudly cheered. In thanking them on behalf of Mrs Fargher and himself, he expressed their heartfelt thanks and appreciation. He said that during his 14 years residence he had had a happy time and in many ways regretted leaving the town where he had made so many friends. (Hearty applause). Mr Murray then took the opportunity of welcoming Mr Howard Andrew, Mr Fargher’s successor, the latter suitably replying. A dainty supper was handed round and done full justice to-. Dancing was then- indulged in arid a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lung Syne,” and “God Slave the King.” , The musical portion of the programme was contributed to by Mesdames Bovis, Bishop, Anderson, Miss Aim and Messrs Bishop, Quarrie, Bovis,. and Andrew, and recitations- were given by Miss Quarrie and Mr Clayton, all-the items being* l thoroughly enjoyed. .-The dance music was supplied by Mrs Butler, and Messrs B. Spencer and H. Hook.' - Among the .apologies for absence received were those from liis Worship the Mayor (Mr W. Murdoch) and Messrs McKegg, Abbott, Roach, W. N. Brown and H, Hunter.