VALEDICTORY.

Shannon News, 7 June 1929, Page 3

VALEDICTORY.

Mrs J. Osborne, who leaves for England by the Tamaroa on Saturday, accompanied by her mother and little daughter, was tendered a farewell on Wednesday afternoon by the members of the Women’s Institute at their rooms in Carter’s Buildings. There was a large attendance, the afternoon being devoted to games, competitions and community singing, these being interspersed by a song by Mrs J. !• Bo vis and a piano solo by Miss Joan Bovis, both of which were < much enjoyed. At an opportune time Mrs Waring-Taylor in the unavoidable absence of the president (The Mayoress)' on behalf of the members, presented Mrs Osborne, who has been a member of the committee, with a pretty tortoiseshell backed hairbrush, . at the same time expressing the wish of all that she would have a pleasant voyage and an enjoyable holiday. Mrs Osborne feelingly returned thanks. A dainty afternoon tea-was .served, a very enjoyable function being brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. On Tuesday evening the lady players at the weekly tourney, on behalf of which Mrs Osborne is a prominent helper, also entertained her at a social evening in Laurvig’s Hall, there being about sixty persons present. The evening was devoted to games, competitions and old time dances for which Mr and Mrs Parccll supplied the music, while Mr K. Carter contributed a song and Messrs Burling and Bovis recitations. Mr Holds worth, who acted at M.C. together with Mr J. T. Bovis on behalf of those present wished Mrs Osborne bon voyage, and a safe return After supper was served a pleasant evening was brought to a close by all joining hands and singing “Auld Lang Syne.” A tea party for little Phyllis Osborne was given by Mis J. T. Bovis at her residence, Stout Street, on Wednesday evening when a number of little ones gathered to wish her au revoir, they spending a happy time .in games and competitions.

A very pleasant afternoon was spent in the Shannon . Presbyterian '.Church, on Wednesday, the je'vent being a, sale of work and social by the Ladies’ Guild. The Rev. R. Williamson was in attendance. Tliis gathering adds one more to thos» very pleasant events which enriches the social side of the church’s work. The ladies are always ready to welcome new members to (their fellowship. This is a movement which should appeal to the -ladies of our town and-district. It is hoped the movement which is quite new and has shown such marked progress, will continue to grow in strength of numbers, and Usefulness in the grand purpose for which it labours. The sale of work was followed by a .social afternoon when games etc., were enjoyed by all. A hearty cup of tea comes along as usual, the cheery crown of i.uch events. The Church and guild welcome the fellowship of any who would desire to associate with them and a special appeal is extended to the young people to come along and join with them, since this life even at its best is but a pilgrimage to the grand final through which we come near to our God. Labur in his temple here and we must win the virtue of that toil, they labour not in vain who labour for the Lord.