BANQUET.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1288, 5 November 1886, Page 3

BANQUET.

A banquet wa« given at the Dnnstan Bo'el, Clyde, on Friday evening last, to Dr on the eve of Lis departure for Lyttleton, Twenty five gentlemen sat,, down, amt letters apologisin' for their un- 3 avoidable absence, were received from a number of others. Mr Fache occurred the chair. The edibles, with which the tables fairly groaned, having been done justice to, and itrplaced by detseit, the usual loyal ami patiiotic toasts were dtunk ; after which the toast of the evening (the guest) was given. }md received with musical hono s. Mr < in the course of his remarks, said Lewis, during his stay in the dis *sfict, had proved himself to lie a skilful surgeon and a good physician ; and, moreover, ■ had proved himself a kind hearted anti amiable gentleman. Accordingly, lie had endeared himself to many, of which the present gathering was some alight proof, and , in wishing him prosperity and success in his fr.twrn home, he felt, he was expressing the rn'jlrl of all. T'r Lewis; in responding, said the kindly feelings expressed, added to the numerously signed requisition he had re- J ceived, more than convinced him that his efforts to make friends hail been successful, and caused him to regret his leaving the district. Other gentlemen daring the even- ■ ing referred in most kindly terms to the guest. Songs and toasts followed in quick succession, one of the most pleasant ami en- 1 joyable of evenings closing with Auld Bang Syne At Alexandra cn Monday afternoon, Just prior to Di Lewis taking his departure by , the coach, a number of the leading residents snot, and in a glass of sparkling fiz, bade him good-bye and God speed.