Thames

New Zealand Tablet, 27 May 1915, Page 31

Thames

From our own correspondent. A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr. E. J. Columb on last Tuesday, when a few of his many friends called to bid him farewell, prior to his departure for Gore. Eev. Father Dignan spoke of the many good qualities of Mr. and Mrs. Columb and of their good work during their two years' residence in Thames. Mr. Columb was president of the Hibernian Society, a member of the church and school committees, and a most energetic member of the local working bee which has done much good work the parish. He wished them a very pleasant voyage south, and hoped that the future would have great things in store for. them. Father Dignan then asked Mr. Columb and Mrs. Columb to accept a silver cruet from a few of their

many friends in Thames, who would always: have pleasant memories of them. : Several of those present also spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. and Mrs. Columb, and wished them; every happiness in the future. - During the evening musical selections were given, by Mrs. John Connolly, Mrs. G. Collins,; and ‘ Mr. and Mrs, T. E. Mullins. "The function terminated with the singing of ‘ Auld larig syne.’ ’ *" . ~~ -r