Feilding Football Club

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 55, 25 October 1890, Page 3

Feilding Football Club

COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET, About thirty or forty guests, consisting «jf members of the FeikUnj? football Club and enthusiastic patrons of the game, assembled on Thursday night in the Empire "Hotel at the invitation of the popular and esteemed hostess, Mrs Oliver, -who gave the banquet in honor of the Club and its members. The chair was filled by Mr Kirton, supported by Mr Peter Bartholomew, both gentlemen bein# "Vice-Presidents of the Club, The usual -loyal toast «f" Tke Queen " haying been honored, Mr Keen sang « Clara Nolan's 3a11," Mr Kirton, when proposing the health of Mr Donnelly, who had presented =a trophy to be given to the best all-round player at each match, and Mr A. Gregigory, who had been the winner, spoke in » complimentary manner of the merits of both gentlemen, especially the generous donor. Mr Lovejoy having sang about " His Dream," Mr Donnelly responded to tie toast of his health in a neat speech, saying that be had always enjoyed seeing an interest taken in such a noble game as football, and he would repeat the presentation of a ; trophy on a fixture occasion. Mr P, Bartholomew proposed " The Captain of the Team, Mr R. Whisker," dwelling on the capabilities of the latter and his men to a great extent. He regretted that owing to his business engagements he had been unable to see the matches •during the season, but he was glad to note the supremacy of the team, and compared :it favorably with any Wellington team. 'Mr Fowler sang "Tut Tut," after which Mr Whisker returned thanks for toasting lain in such an enthusiastic manner. He was proud of having been able to bring Iris team through another season without a defeat, and the public of Feildiug had •always shown their approbation. The iirst fifteen ought to have been present in jgreater numbers that evening than they ■were. " Cockles and Muscles" haying ieen sung by Mr Benson, Mr Kirton proposed " The Agricultural Interests," coupled with the name of Mr G. Kidd, of Kiwitea, which toast was followed by Mr Graham singing " Killaloe " and Mr 3?pwier giving a humorous Masonic yarn, After which Mr Donnelly sane " Old Log Cabin." " Our Hostess, Mrs Oliver," was then proposed by Mr R. Whisker, who ■spoke in a highly complimentary manner •of Mrs Oliver's kindness for brfnging About such a successful gathering, and he lioped the team would always maintain the worthy record they had made, and thus merit the support they had been rgiyen. After this toast had been enthusiastically drunk in bumpars find Mr G. safig "Irish Lad," Mr Benson (on "behalf of Mrs Oliver) returned thanks in -a humorous speech. Mr Porthouse gave ■*' Winds are Blowing," followed by Mr Fowler proposing w The Manchester Rifles," coupled with Lieut. Kirton's name, speaking in flattering terms of the latter .gentleman's capabilities. Mr Lovejoy then sang "I weeps and I wanders," when Mr Kirton responded, remarking that he had always noticed through life that the best athletes were always the ibravest when occasion arrived. Messrs Ueen and F. Bray having sung, "The Xadies " was proposed by Mr Lovejoy, .-•coupled with the name of Mr A. Parr, who returned thanks after Mr Fowler had ssung " The Cheesemonger's Daughter." The Chairman proposed, the health- of Mr P. Bartholomew, which was followed by *' Respect to McGruiness J ' by Mr JLoen Mr Bartholomew, in responding, intiiuated that he would present a Gup next jfe&r to the Union for the first fifteens to compete for, and complimented the young :men ofFeildjng in his remarks. "The Tress " being given by "Mr! Lovejoy, Mr Torthouse sang "Oh the Ball," followed. t>y Mr Kirton responding ito the lastanentioried toast. Mr Nicholson proposed ""The Manawatu Rugby Union," coupled Tvith the names of .Mesßr6..."Whisker and riSaywell, who responded.: Mr Benson informed the gathering that although he Avas leaving the colony shortly on a visit !Home he Was willing, to present -a cup to the Union for the junior teams to compete ibr, who deseryed encouragement as well 43.S the senior players.. (Loud, applause.) Mr Keen sang." Old 'JBrady *'. and recited •*' The Fenian's Cat," .after which Mr <Gosling proposed tKel'health of the Chairxnan and Vice-Chairman, the toast being drunk with afnsiciaV honors, as were aIBO niost of the previous toasts. The jovial -company then dispersed after singing rt » Auld Lang Syne." ' .