EARLY SETTLERS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 309, 23 September 1920, Page 5

EARLY SETTLERS

* A well-attended and enjoyable eathering was held by the Early Bottlers' Association in Dustin's Hall, last evening Mr. ,1 B. Jeukinson. president, explained to members the alterations it was necessary to make in the arrangements for tlie winter reunion on Dominion Day. htiq alio spoke about the amount of sympathy and assistance promised from the several churches in tho recognition of dominion Dav, and the observance of hie day-bep-tember 2&-as one of general ihanksglving. The reminiscences of Mr. JR. Hayblttlo were read by Mr. E. G. Pilcher. Mr. Haybittle, who arrived here in 1853, cave some interestine notes on work on the waterfront, lie beiiur ensatfed there for eomo vears in lishtcring, in tho days before what- we nmv call our wharves existed. Many incidents wore recalled re the 1855 °Mr banner had a few words to say. "We hear all about tile men in these reminiscences." ho said, but what' about our womenfolk? The.v were tlio ones that did the principal work; thev had to keen the home tosetlier. often under great difflculty, and what amusements there were tho men had." , Burinc the evening a musical nrocrramine. arrsivjcd by Mr. .Alfred was eniovi'd. Mr. and Mrs. Solly and Mr. Gunn and Mr. TT. Dayah contributed songs, ducts, etc. The evemna wound un w'>' refreshments and the slncine of Auld Lang Syne."