CARDIFF NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 67, 18 November 1915, Page 3

CARDIFF NEWS.

[FROM OUU OWN COR UKSI’ONUENT. ] On Friday last a very enjoyable evening was spent in the Oardiif school, the occasion being the departure of Messrs Ilothwell and Haxnblyn for the front, and the return of Messrs Barker and Bae Irom the front. There were between eighty and ninety persons present. A euchre tournament occupied the majority, while many of the ladies spent the evening busily knitting. To those who were going to do battle for us who are left, the sight of these ladies busily making comforts for the lads at the front will, no doubt, remain a pleasant memory in days to. come. The trophy, a handsome clock, presented by Mr T. Grubb, of Stratford, was won by Miss A. Wisnewski, who having tied with Miss A. Rogers, beat the latter in the play off. Mr Stewart jun. won the gents trophy of a silver [match box, and last, but not least, Mr A. David proved the hero of the moment, winning the booby with the remarkable score of one game. Refreshments provided by the ladies were then handed round, and the real purpose of the evening proceeded with. Mr J. T. Belcher presente 1 Mr Rothwell with a case of pipes and Mr Hablmyn with a wristlet watch, and in the course of his remarks, expressed on behalf of the people of Cardiff, their gratitude and pride m the young men about to leave, and the hope that they would .safely return. Mr Belcher expressed great pleasuie at having Messrs Barker and Rae with them, that evening, and to mark the occasion, presented each with an engraved silver pencil case., It hoped they would soon recover good health. Mr Rothwell, in a few well chosen remarks, expressed his thanks for the expressions of good feeling. He had made many friends during his stay in Cardiff. He could not, he haid, say he was sorry to go, because he was glad he was able to answer the Empire’s call. This remark was loudly applauded. Mr Hatnblyn also suitably responded. The presentations bad been interspersed with the singing of ‘ He s a Jolly Good Fellow,” etc., but wuen Puni Barker rose to respond, he was greeted with prolonged cheering, so W as Adam Rae when he rose to reply. These men are the first of Cardiff s men to return, and those present showed unreservedly , the honor 111 which they are held.' Songs, etc., were sandwiched in between the various speeches. Songs were contributed by Mrs Greemvell, Messrs B. Prebble, 0. J. Howarth, C. Wooding, Gibbons, and Carey, and Mr Howarth coiitiibuted a recitation. Tbp proceedings terminated at about mid-night, all present having had an enjoyable evening.