The Tumut and Adelong Times 28 May 1929
EAST BLOWER1NG. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY PRESENTATIONS TO MISS AN GELA HALLORAN. On Friday last one of the largest gatherings of Blowering folk seen for some considerable time took place at the residence of Mr. J. Bridle. Talblngo, Bowler's Flat, Springfield, West Blowering and Tumut. Plains were also well represented., It was to celebrate the coming of age of Miss Angela Haloran, eldest daughter of Mr. Pat. Halloran and the late Mrs. Halloran that had brought so many together and this in itself was a trib ute to the esteem and liking all have for the popular young lady and the Halloran family. Mr. and Mrs. Bridle, put their whole home at the dis posal of the guests for the night. The room in which the dancing took place was bountifully decorated with ferns, streamers and balloons, while the music supplied by Messrs Hampsted and Higgins left nothing to be desir ed. Mr. Jasper Bridle acted as M..C., and consequently the dancing went along merrily. During the even ing several novelty dances for prizes were held, and these added much to the enjoyment. At about 10.20 the first of a hundred guests sat down to supper. The table presented such a picture that it seemed almost a shame to despoil it. However its de licacies were not to be resisted, and all did justice to the cooking of the Blowering ladies. A very nice twodecker birthday cake, decorated with pink rosebuds, etc, and surmounted by 21 candles, occupied the centre of the table in front of the guest of honor. After full justice had been done tothe supper, The chairman (Mr. S. Lawson), in proposing the toast of the guest of honor, referred to the sterling qualities of Miss Angela, first as a pupil of his school and later when, through the death of her mother, she had had to take the care of the home upon her shoulders, and right -well she had acquitted herself. In addition to her duties at home, she had al ways found time to join enthusiasti cally in all the functions held in Blowering, and the Tennis Club owed much to her untiring efforts as sec retary; and now she has accepted the duties of secretary of the Parents and Citizens' Association. In conclusion, he wished her health, happiness and prosperity on behalf of the host of her friends, now gathered together to do her honor on this auspicious occa sion . Mr. J. Bridle. said it was with the greatest pleasure he was present, and such a gathering must be highly pleas ing to Angela, as a tibute to his pop ularity. Mr. Halloran must, he felt sure, be proud that he had a daugh ter who had so efficiently taken her mother's place and who was a credit to the mother who trained her. Mr. F. Oddy said he knew that what the previous speakers had said was deserved, and the evening tend ered to her was no more than her due, and that all took as much pleas ure in being present us he was sure Angela did in them being there. Mr. S. Hulm added a tribute to the splendid qualities of the guest, and wished her long life and prosper ity, and hoped that it would not be long before he was drinking her health again, but on the next occasion as a bride. Mr. A. Johnson, Mr. Jasper Bridle and Mr. F. Bourke said that the pre vious speakers had left little for them to say, but they thoroughly endorsed their remarks and wished Angela very many more happy birthdays. The toast was drunk to enthusiasti cally, and the strains of 'For She's a Jolly Good Fellow' nearly lifted the roof. The Chairman then called upon Mr. James Johnson to make a pre sentation, on behalf of the Blowering people. ' Mr. Johnson said it gave him the greatest of pleasure to be chosen to make the presentation to Angela, whom he had known all his life. After paying tribute to her many good qualities and popularity, he asked her to accept (on behiilf of her many friends) a handsome handbag, a xy lonite manicure set, a bottle of per fume, and, finally, in the following verse he presented her with a gold wristlet watch : — It is now In my glory, I feel but duty, bound To present you with this present From your friends now gathered round. I ask you to accept it In the spirit it. is given— Just a small memento of esteem Of tho height to which you've risen. As I clasp this bracelet Upon your little arm, I know that yon will cherish it Aad keep it safe from harm. And as the years roll onward And time flies into space May it bring back memories ? Of your home and childhood place. Miss Halloran was also the recipi ent of a number of other presents. Mr. Patrick Halloran, in respond ing on behalf of his daughter, said he felt a proud man when he looked around and saw so many present to honor her. He could assure them he was both pleased with and proud of the way in which Angela came to his assistance when he had had the mis fortune to lose his wife. Since Angela had taken charge, the running of the home had never given him one min ute's anxiety. He would like to say, on Angela's behalf, that her work, was rendered easier by the little trouble and assistance the younger members of the family had given her. On be half of Angela, he thanked them for the handsome presents, and the kind thoughts and good feeling which hud prompted the giving of them. Mr. F. Bourke, in proposing the health. of Mr. Halloran, referred to the good work which Mr. Halloran had done for the district for the past 50 years. He said that he could not let the opportunity pass without men tioning Mr. Halloran's efforts on be half of sport, especially cricket. In his younger days. Mr. Halloran had been one of the mainstays of Tumnt cricket, and it was only lack of op portunity which had, competent jud ges had said, prevented him from making his name once famous in the annals of big cricket. His people and the Halloran family had been associated for many years, and he could not speak too highly of the Hallorans. Mr. Halloran, in responding, than ked the speaker for his remarks, and said it was Mr. Bourke's father, Francis Bourke, who had first intro duced him to cricket after leaving school, and he recalled many instan ces of their joint triumph on the 'ricket field. He was sorry, and he was sure all present were also sorry, that ill-health had kept Mrs. Bourke ( a citizen of whom Blowering was proud) from being present. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Bridle for so generously coming, forward with the use of their home, was passed by acclamation. A letter ot good wishes from the ' Hargreaves family was read. Dancing then continued till the early hours, of the morning, and everybody departed pleased with an evening most enjoyably spent. |