COSMOPOLITAN CLUB.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 393, 18 April 1902, Page 2

COSMOPOLITAN CLUB.

OPENING OF NEW ROOMS

A very pleasant evening was spent at the new rooms of the Cosmopolitan Club, in Bright street last night, when the members entertained a number of their friends. The gathering was in the nature of an opening function, and proved an unqualified success. The President, Mr T. Adair, in declaring open the new rooms, made a most fitting Bpeech, and detailed a little of the work which had been done by the club since its formation. He expressed pleasure at seeing such a large attendance that evening, and hoped that one and all would enjoy themselves. After the usual formalities had been disposed of the even-

ing was spent in music, cards, and billiards. The following songs were contributed: “ Our Jack's Come Home To-day,” Mr A. Sawyer; “Three Jolly Britons,” Mr C. Lewis ; “ I’m so Ashamed,” Mr R. Caul-

ton ; “On the Post,” Mr T. Higgins j “ Dinah ” and “ The Diver,” Mr C. F. J. McPhee ; “ King's Own ” and “ Tom Bowling,” Mr J. B. Allen ; “You’ve Got a Long Way to Go” and “ The Admiral’s Broom,” Mr Ambridge. Mr W. Miller, on behalf of the visitors, heartily congratulated the President on the progress made by the Club. He pointed out that the “ Cosmopolitans ” were always to the front in assisting all local charities, and he predicted a successful career for the Club.

Mr C. H. Ambridge added a few words, ably seconding the previous speaker’s remarks.

Three cheers were then given by the visitors for the Club.

The catering was in the hands of Messrs Allen Bros., of the City Buffet, and an excellent spread was provided, to which full justice was done. The Club are to be congratulated upon the fine set of rooms which they have secured.

There is an excellent billiard table, supplied by the well-known makers, Messrs Barton, McGill and Co., of Auckland, through their local agent, Mr J. M. Gumming. Many well-known local players tried the table last evening, and all pronounced it to be the best they had seen in the district. A word of praise is due to Messrs Goldsworthy and Webb for the trouble they went to in fitting up the billiard room, as well as to Mr li. Cogar, who proved himself a real live secretary. We understand that the club, during the winter, intend to devote some attention to literary pursuits, and arrangements will be made for several lectures and debates. At present there are upwards of forty members, and it is expected that the number will reach sixty or seventy before the end of the month.