A WHANGAMOMONA SOCIAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 23, 25 January 1913, Page 7

A WHANGAMOMONA SOCIAL.

TO MR. DICK KING. i The farewell social to Mr. Dick King at Whangamomona on Thursday was made the occasion of a “real good night,” as one who was present renorced the gathering. 'Jlio chair was occupied by Mr. Court, who conducted ’ the proceedings in a capable ana genial manner, and to him must laaccredited the great success of the evening. It was the best thing of its kind that has been held in Whangamomona—so it is said by those in a position to judge. The presentation to Mr. King took the form of a gold sovereign case, the amount of goiden coin which it held, however, being a secret as far as our representative was concerned. In making the presentation, Mr. Lundon referred to the popularity of their guest, who had proved aimself an obliging and painstaking public works employee while amongst them. His departure was much regretted by all, but the very best wishes of the community went out to him in the new sphere to which he was going. The presentation was only a small token, but it was sufficient to show the extent of the general esteem in which he w as held. The applause accompanying these remarks was a further indication of the genuine ring of sincerity in the gathering. Mr. King made an appropriate reply, thanking all for their kindness and for their good wishes. Ho would prize the gift as a memento of the happy days he had spent in “Old Whanga.,” and would never forget them wherever he might be. During the evening there was quite a large toast list and programme of songs and recitations, too. After the loyal toast of “The King” (Bis Majesty), came the “Parliament of New Zealand,” proposed by Mr. E. McCluggage in a well-considered speech, the response being in the capable hands of Mr. McMeechan. Then followed a song by Mr. Flynn, which was heartily received. The programme was then carried out as follows, the several items being loudly applauded. “The Coop. Workers’’ was proposed by Mr. A. Klee and responded to by Messrs. Hogarth and Stapleton. “The Guest” as previously mentioned. “Kindred Sports,” proposed by Mr, Hatton (football), and responded to by Messrs Hassell (tennis), Stevens (cricket) and L. Dean (athletics). “The Sports Club,” proposed by Mr. K. Armstrong and responded to by Messrs. Bishara and McMeechan. “The Ladies,” proposed by Mr. Flynn, and responded to by Mr C. Little. “The Domain Board,” proposed by Mr.- Iv. Armstrong, and responded to by Messrs. A. Klee and Court.! “The Chairman,” proposed by Mr. D. Wildmoth, and duly acknowledged. “The New Pound keeper,” responded'fo by Mr.’H. Jakes, who was given jadwildly enthusiastic reception of thd rjiccasion of, his accession to office. “flu; Host” was drunk with muen enthusiasm, for the reason that Mi. Nightingale < had quite taken theii Imeatir dwayowith ithe sum-ptnonsq.qss { of the repast laid on the table, but bad left them, their appetites, a fact easily , chswjmrhte in the'imrrmer in which the various disappeared before the evening was nt an end. The spread, was 'tbtCbost that Whanga has seen so far, is’ the verdict. 1

Those' who contributed very largely to the enjoyment of the evening were, the soloists and the histrionic artists. The list waV as follows: —Song, Mr. Lundon; song, Mr. D. \V ildmoth, song, Mr, A. Jones; recitation, -Mi. Court; song, Mr. Mclntosh; song, Mr Lundon ; song, Mr. Bert Erickson ; recitation, Mr. Court.