VALEDICTORY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9081, 4 May 1908, Page 5

VALEDICTORY.

Our Te Nui correspondent writes: —Miss McKenzie, the local postmistress, who has been transferred to the Tokomaru office, was entertained at a farewell social on April 29th, and presented with a gold watch, suitably engraved, as a mark of esteem in which she is held by the residents of the district. The Rev. J. H. Sykes, in rraking the presentation, *poke in high praise of the efficient and obliging manner in which Miss McKenzie had carried out her duties as postmistress. They all regretted losing her, but were pleased to know the transfer meant promotion. The speaker went on to say that not only as a public official would their guest be missed, but socially as well. Miss McKenzie was always willing to assist in any public entertainment. The large number present that evening was prof in itself of the high esteem in which Miss McKenzie was held. Miss McKenzie suitably acknowledged the present. Dancing was kept up till well on in the morning, and with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne," a most pleasant gathering was brought to a close. A special word of praise is due to Mr H. Sutton (hon. secretary), and also Miss Brading for the decorations to the supper tables. Excellent music was supplied by Miss Richards.