WAIUKU.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 226, 14 November 1916, Page 4

WAIUKU.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER. A SUCCESSFUL GATBEBING. Despite decidedly unfavourable weather conditions the first annual dinner of the Waiuku Chamber of Commerce, held in the Waiuku Hotel last Thursday evening, proved a great success, and the Chamber's enterprise in ai ranging the gathering received commendation from all present. The company numbered nearly forty, including ten visitors from Pukekohe, whose pluck in braving the elements in order to return the compliment of Waiuku sending over a good representation to the recent dinner promoted by the Pukekohe Chamber of Commerce was much appreciated by the hosts on the occasion. On their part, the Pukekohe visitors were loud in their praise of the excellent arrangements made for their comfort, and Mr Secretary McMillan spared no effort to see that nothing was wanting to ensure the enjoyment of the gathering as a whole, and more particularly of those who had come from a distance. Mr W. Adamson (president) was in the chair and proved a very able Master of Ceremonies. The repast as served by Host E. J. Morrison earned warm commendation from all who had the privilege of partaking of it. Following on the toast of the King, the Rev. J. C. Fussell, in a neat speech, gave the " Army end Navy," Major A. M. Barriball responding. In eloquent terms Mr 8. Oldfield nest spoke of the gallant deeds done by "Our Boys at the Front," a toast that was honoured in silence. " Local Authorities " was submitted by Mr W. S. McConnell, and was replied to, on behalf of the Waiuku Town Board, by Mr H. •>. Mellsop. Mr J. Gribble then proposed the " Waiuku Chamber of Commerce," and the president (Mr W. Adamson), responding, claimed that there was ample scope for activity on the part of the Chamber without over-lapping on the Town Board's work. " Neighbouring Chambers of Commerce " was submitted by Mr W. L. Henton, Messrs H. Dell, F. Perkins and J. P. Asher (Pukekohe) all replying. The concluding toast was " Agricultural Interests," proposed by Mr T. E. McMillan, and responded to by Messrs A. L. Hull, L. F. Shakespear and Eber Barriball.

The entertainment portion of the puce edings was contributed to by the Rev. J C. Fussell, Messrs W. L. Henton, 8. Oldlield, H. V. Qribble and C. Eickit.