Wesleyan Social Evening•

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 114, 24 March 1892, Page 3

Wesleyan Social Evening •

The Cash Exchange presented a very inviting appearance on Tuesday night, the ladies sewing bee in connection with the Wesleyan Churoh having, by kind permission of the proprietor, Mr J. C> Thompson, arranged to have a social gathering therein in honor of Mr and Mrs Cannell, who leave this district m a short time. The large room was adorned to represent a drawing room. Illustrated books and views lay on the tables for inspection and Mr W. E. Patten, photographer, exhibited a large number of natural curiosities under his microscopic instruments, thus affording instruction and amusement to those present. After a sumptuous tea, Mr H. Dixon drew on the resources of the company to provide a programme for the evening. The choir, with orchestral accompaniment, satig several choruses, which were much appreciated. Miss Diamond, Mrs Howie and Messrs Udy and Eade contributed well rendered songs. Mr Povnton was favourably received in his recitation. Mrs Lissaman gave " The Curfew Bell " with good expression. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Cannell gave "Ye Shepherds tell me " very pleasingly. The orchestra has received an addition of two instruments played by Messrs Meredith Bros, who are at present engaged in this town. On behalf of the ladies, Mr R. P. Havbittle in an appropriate address, presented Mr Cannell with an ivory handled carver, fork, and steel, Mrs Cannell with an electro-plated cake basket and an album. A little girl, Minnie Witt, also presented Mr Cannell with a moustache cup and saucer. Mr Cannell briefly responded for himself and Mrs Cannell, thanking the ladies for their kindness, and stating that the time he had spent in this district had been a pleasant and profitable term to them, and he trusted that much good would be accomplished by the efforts of the ladies in the future. A few parlour games brought a most enjoyable meeting to a close;