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PRE-WEDDING PARTY On New Year's Night some 120 guests gathered m “Pretoria. the home ot Mr And Un T 81m-mond* senr. lo Attend a pany given in honor of MiH Eileen Bu-sett and Mr Undaay Ralh prior lt;o their marriage in February The party »u in the form ot a sift evening and numerous beautiful and useful presents were brought along-a true estimate of the popularity of the young couple Community tinging round the piano and dancing on the verandah lo the strains of piano, piano-ac-cordeon and guitar were the order of the evening Several young couples, instructed by Mr Peter Rout, danced the square dance to a large audience Mr W Roberta, assisted by Mr W flimmonds. added enjoyment to the night's entertainment by a hiimoroua act which Included card and sleight-of-hand tricks.About 11 p.m. Mr L Rom as-turned office aa chairman and announced (he death of Mrs H Smith, an old and highly-respected resident of the Bedgerabong district. Mrs Smith had passed away at her home. “Wilga Park, that day He aked all to stand in silence os a token of respect to her memory, and conveyed expressions of sympathy to the bereaved relativesMr Rout then explained Hie object of the gathering, saying how gratifying It was to see such a large and representative crowd of people present, and asked Mias Ella Murray to present Miss Bassett with a bouquet of flowers Apologies were received from Mr and Mrs. Bob flimmonds. Mr and Mrs J A Constable. Mr and Mrs C W Stewart and Mr Allan Baa-aett.Mr Bassett lt;Eileen's fatheri was unfortunate in being unable to attend. as he is In hospital suffering from eye trouble. The chairman expressed the wish to Mrs Bassett that he would soon be home and well againMr Rout then congratulated Mis* Oasaett and Mr Rath on the step they had decided to take and wished them all the best 1 or the future. He hoped they would live to enjoy many king years of happiness together Other speaker*! to offer their congratulations and good wishes on behalf of the people ol their respective districts were Messrs T Simmonds. Monwonga H Herbert. Monwonga-Bedgerabong Show Committee C Noakes Iledgrrn-bong; T Rad burn. Warroo. F Woods, Jcmalong and J Shepp-hcrd. MoonbiMrs J Shepphml spoke not aa a representative of any district, but just as a neighbour of the Bus-nett family She stressed the fact that better neighbors could not be found She had known Eileen from a child and had iaught her at school and spoke In glowing terms of her character qualities and ability Mrs. Sheppherd compliment-rd Mr Rath on the judgment he had shown when choosing his lile-partner. wished them both the best of luck and happiness, and hoped that they would live In the district ao os she and Eileen could continue their life as neighbours Mr. H Rath, of Forbes spoke an behalf of Mr and Mrs Bassett and his wife, espressmg pleasurr and thanks at being present at such a pleasant eveningMin Marie fllmmoiuls. on behalf of all present, asked Miss Bassett and Mr Rath to accept the gifts snd the very best of good wishes for their future happiness Min Basset I expresard her thanks to all and asked her fiance to complete the liuk Mr. Rath suitably responded smld a round ol applause The chairman moved a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs flimmonds Senr.. for the use of their home and wished all u happy and prosperous New Year All joined in sinning For They Are Jolly Oood Fellows A tasty supper and relrrshmenU was served snd dancing continued till the small hours of thr morningFIRE IN WHEAT I HOP A stir was created in the district last Thursday afternoon when a tin started In a w heat paddock to Mr D Rerdy Loral
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Forbes Advocate
Forbes, New South Wales, AU
Fri, Jan 05, 1951
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