Presentation to Mr. W. Wilson.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 January 1914, Page 3

Presentation to Mr. W. Wilson.

A large gathering of Levin hockey players and their friends assembled at Williams' sujjper looms last evening to say farewell to Mr W. Wilson, who is leaving for Wellington this week "to enter into business in connection with the motor trade. The table was tastefully decorated, and an excellent supper provided. After giving the loyal toast, Mr J. E. Dean proposed "The Horowhenua Hockey Association," coupled with the name of Mr Judd. He said tile association had only the welfare of the game in view, and everyone would agree that the Levin Hockey Club was not the sole -object of the Association. He was satisfied that this year the game would maintain its hold on the public. Mr Judd, in responding, said lie was sorry that more members of the Association were not present. He hoped the association would be under the same management next year, as lie thought Ihe game had greatly benefited. Mr Dean, on behalf of the Hockey Association, presented Mr Wilson with a handsome inkstand. In making tlie presentation, he said there was not a belter friend to sport in the district. The association was right in not letting Mr Wilson depart without some recognition of that fact. Mr Wilson, on rising to respond, was received with cheers. He thanked them heartily for the friendly spirit shown. He had played hookey for eight years, and though the team was some- | times defeated, it was not dispirited. A man who was fit for the battle of hockey was also fit for the battle of life. He thanked them heartily for their pre- j sent. Mr Hitchings proposed the toast of the Levin Hockey Club. During the eight or nine years it had been in existence it had done remarkably well. In their present captain they had a good player. He hoped that Mr Wilson would prosper in his new business. Mr East her, captain of Phe hockey team, responded. The club held a record of which it could be proud. His position as captain was a pleasant one. He had only to suggest a thing arul the players willingly fell in with it. Mr Dean proposed "Kindred Sports/' coupled with the name of Mr W. Broughton. Mr Broughton thanked them heartily for their kindness. He thought Levin was well up in all branches of sport, and could hold their own. Mr S. Brewster proposed the toast, of "The Ladies Hockey Club," coupled with the name oi Mr Dickson. Mr Dickson replied on behalf of the Ladies' Club. He thought the ladies were far more enthusiastic in the game than the men: the trouble was that not sufficient men took an interest in the ladies team. If they did the ladies would be more successful. Mr Dean proposed "The Press, and the Chronicle representative responded. Mr Kasther gave the health of the secretary, and Mr Smart, in returning thanks for the kind remarks, said he would always do his best for the game of hockey. Mi" Dean proposed "Our Host. Mr Williams." The keenly appreciated the work of Mr and Mrs .Williams. Mr Williams responded. He thanked them for their kindly recognition of Mrs Wi Ilia ins' work. During the evening songs were sung by Messrs C. Howe, HMusso, J. E. Dean and J. Middleton. The latter also acted as accompanist. '