STAFFORD NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1919, Page 2

STAFFORD NEWS.

(Our Own Correspondent.)

The social at Turner’s' hall on Wednesday was a most enjoyable affair, and was well patronised, by lovers of “the light fantastic toe”, many of whom arrived in five motor’ cars, horse conveyances and Shank’s pony. The only blur to the full object of the evening’s function was the absence of Private John Byrne who wired:—“lmpossible to attend social Wednesday, will be down Tuesday next.” However his absence did not mar the successful part of tjhe presentation to Miss G. B. Hampson; and the most delightful dances which followed each other in 'quick succession. Indeed a. sporting man would be at a loss which to back—.the Musicians, Mrs Stewart, piano, assisted by Misses Jones and Morgan, and Mr Torley, violin. .Mr R. Roberts, M.G., assisted by Mr W. Bernhardt, and the dancers. The umpire declares it was a “dead heat.” May be it was a live heat, and I saw many wiping their faces and going outside to see if the moon had'set.

Precisely at eleven o’clock the Chairman (Mr Sandle), requested Miss Rampson escorted by Mr Routhan to ascend the stage, when the Chairman in a few well chosen words referred to the great assistance Miss Hampson had always given for the happiness and enjoyment of the people especially during the war period, and how greatly she would be missed; hut he voiced the unanimous desires of the community that her future would be one of health, happiness and prosperity. He had very great pleasure in presenting her with a valuable eider down quilt as a token of their good wishes. Mr. M. Fitzgerald, for Goldsborough friends endorsed’ the Chairman s remarks, and Air J. C. Routhan in a neat speech responded on behalf of Miss Hampson and then three hearty cheers were given. All the arrangements, for this social had been carried out without a hitch. The part falling to the lot of the ladie s in the matter, of refreshments was everything that could be desired. Before the last dance, the Chairman thanked one and all for their help, especially the Musicians and M.C.’s At 2.30. a.m. hands were joined and Auld Lang Syne ended a most agreeable time.

As Private Byrne could not be present at the foregoing—it has been decided that he be welcomed at a euchre tournament to he held at the Coronation Hall, next Tuesday evening, commencing at'B o’clock sharp.