A HILLSBOROUGH FUNCTION.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 June 1921, Page 5

A HILLSBOROUGH FUNCTION.

FAREWELL TO MR. AND MRS. E. C. STANLEY. ■ The Hillsborough Hall was the scene of a very pleasant function last night, when the settlers of the surrounding district gathered to bid farewell to'Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Stanley who are shortly to leave the district. There was a large attendance, and the evening was pleasantly spent with dancing, euchre, and social intercourse. Messrs. L. and J. Sampson carried out the duties of M.C.’s and kept the floor well filled, the music being provided by Mr. Fred Bolton. The prizes for euchre were awarded to Mrs. F. Bishop and Mr. G. Longstaff. A dainty supper was provided by the ladies and enjoyed by all.

Mr. L. Marsh, in the course of a brief speech, expressed regret at the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley. The former, he said, had for many years held the position of secretary to' the local hall committee, and it was largely due to his efforts that the hall funds were in a satisfactory position to-day. It was not long ago that a gathering had been held to welcome Mr. Stanley back from the front. He had been one of the first to go from this district and, as in everything he handled, h£d “done his bit” in a thorough manner. He had been an asset to the district and they would all regret exceedingly his departure. The speaker also referred to Mrs. Stanley’s work in connection with various local functions. She had always been willing to help them out of any difficulty, even at inconvenience to herself. On behalf of the settlers of the district he present- j ed Mr. and Mrs. Stanley With a handsome marble clock as a token of the esteem in which they were held by all residents of Hillsborough and district. In conclusion Mr. Marsh wished the departing guests every success and assured them that they would carry away with them the good wishes of all who knew them.

Mr. Stanley, who was greeted with hearty applause, briefly thanked those present on behalf of Mrs. Stanley and himself for the expression of goodwill and the handsome present. Since he had interested himself in the affairs of the local hall he had only done what he considered was for its benefit. He was pleased to see the finances in a satisfactory position to-day. He did not know where he was going to settle down, but wherever he was he would always have pleasant memories of the days spent in Hillsborough. The gathering then sang “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley.