FAREWELL SOCIALS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10249, 27 May 1911, Page 5

FAREWELL SOCIALS.

MR W. L. FALCONER.

Notwithstanding the rough state of the roads, and the threatening aspeqt overhead,* a large mimlber of settlers from all over till© district assembled in the KJaituna schoolroom last night, to bid farewell to Mr W. L. Falconer, who is leaving shortly on a trip to the Oid Country. Mr Wim. Falloon, in a short farewell speech, made eulogistic reference to the many good"* services Mr Falconer had rendered to the district generally. He then called on Mr George Dagg to make a .presemitatdon to Ma* Falconer.

Mr Dagg said it gave him much pleasure to present to Mr Falconer on behalf of the settlers, a Gladstone bag and a handsome gentlemari'® companion. , In ; making the pre.genta.tdon, Mr ' Dagg wished Mr Falconer a pleasant trip and a safe return.

Mr Falconer- feelingly responded. He stated that he could- not find wards-to suitably "acknowledge the kindness of has many friends. He would treasure the presentation, as it had come from those with whom he had lived for thirty years. Mr Falconer added that he was going to visit his native where he hoped to see many interesting sights, and he hoped t&wfc he would be able to give his friencjf ; a graphic account of his travels, 3^'conclusion, Mr Falconer said hift hjad always enjoyed his asisoda/jflon® with the people of Kaituna, 'and-hoped to come back and spend many more happy years among them. Three, cheers were given for Mr Falconer, and r the company sang "For he's a jolly good fellow." A most enjoyable dance was held before the presentation was made, and a song was rendered by Mr H. Goringe, who had to respond to an imperative encore. Tlijp music for the dancing was supplied by Mir Fawoett, and Messrs Frank Groub© and F. Clancy very capably carried out the duties of M.'-sC. The function was brought to a close at an early hour.this morning bv tile singing ,of "Auld Lang Syne."

MISS MCGREGOR. A farewell social was tendered to Miss McGregor in Knox Hall last evening, prior to her leaving on a trip to the Old Country. Miss McGregor, who has been a most enthusiastic church worker, has* also l>eeJi ths leader of the Young Ladies' Bible Class for the past nine or ten years, and the large attendance last evening was a striking tribilte of appreeiaifakxn of her excellent■. services. In the unavoidable a bsenc? of tire Rev. A. T. Thompson, the chair was occupied by Mr G. Falk. At a suitable interval during the evening, Miss Tankersley, on behalf of the members of the Young Ladies' Bible Class, presented Miss McGregor with a handsome gold brooch. This was followed by a presentation from the managers and congregation of Knox Church of a beautifully finished handbag, a Kaiapoi rug, and a Thermos flask. The presentations were accompanied with tihe most eulogistic references, and Mr- Jas. McGregor, on behalf of the recipient, suitably acknowledged the gifts. During the evening items were contributed by Mrs Archie Daniel! and Miss Hogg, and Messrs Parkinson, J. Gray and Hebenton.