Farewell Social at Addington

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 22, 7 June 1923, Page 31

Farewell Social at Addington

The Oddfellows’ Hall at Addington (Christchurch) was the scene of a very enjoyable social the other Thursday evening (writes a correspondent), when the local Catholic Tennis Club and friends to the number of about .70 were in attendance. Competitions and popular choruses proved interesting, features of the programme. Items wore contributed by Mrs. F. McCormack, Misses M, Halpin, G. Baker, and I, Wildermoth, Rev. Father O’Mceghan, Messrs W. Talbot, and J. Lockhart. At an interval in the pro-; ceedings Rev. Father O’Connor, on behalf of the local clergy and altar boys, presented the guest of the evening with a rolled-gold pencil case, suitably inscribed, and in a few words assured the recipient of the sincere good wishes of all his friends. Next came the presentation of a solid leather suit case from the tennis club members, and the president of the club (Rev. Father O’Meeghan), in making the presentation spoke of the very good feeling which always existed between members of the club and their secretary, and expressed the feelings of regret felt by all at his departure from Addingtonat the same time congratulating him on his promotion. Then Mr. R. Grose, president of the local branch of the Hibernian Society, on behalf of his fellow-office-bearers presented Mr. O’Connell wit Ip an inscribed silver cigarette case and holder, and he also assured the recipient of the good wishes of all members of the branch. The guest' of the, evening, who was greeted with applause

and the singing of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” in a particularly neat speech thanked all the speakers for their kind words and also for their presents, which he assured them were deeply appreciated by him. A very dainty supper was then served by the ladies, and the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” brought to a close a very successful function. The accompanists were Mrs. W. Talbot, Mrs. F. McCormack and Miss M. Halpin. Amongst those present were Rev. Fathers O’Connor, O’Meeghan, and Quinn.