FAREWELL SUPPER TO MR T. HUGHES.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1535, 22 July 1886, Page 2

FAREWELL SUPPER TO MR T. HUGHES.

SincA it became known that Mr T. Hughes, wh» has so ably filled the position of Head Master at the State School, Geraldine, for the past nine years, was about to remove to Fapanui in order to take the Head Mastership of the public ’ school there, a large number of his old pupils and young friends expressed a desire to entertain him at some sort of convivial meeting, but were at a loss how to proceed about it, Mrs Dunlop, however, came to the rescue, and promised to aid them in the carrying out of their wishes. Accordingly, with her usual energy in matters of social interest, Mrs Dunlop hired the Oddfellows’ Hall in order that there might be room to accommodate the large number of guests it was intended to invite. The hall was beautifully decorated and partitioned off by heavy curtains into various rooms—one being fitted up as a supper room, another as a drawing room, whils a third was devoted to such games as the guests chose to indulge in. In the supper-room a most excellent supper had been spread, to which fully 80 persons sat down. This portion of the evening’s programme had been prepared in the hostess' best style, and was done ample justice to. After supper short speeches were made by Messrs Pearpoint, Bethune, Farrell, Dunlop and others, each of whom expressed their regret at the departure of Mr Hughes from Geraldine, and the severe loss the district would suffer by the removal of such a courteous and public spirited gentleman as Mr Hughes had proved himself to be during his slay in the district, and wishing both Mrs Hughes and himself the greatest success and happiness in their new sphere of action. Mr Hughes, on behalf of Mrs Hughes and himself thanked the assembled friends for the honor they had done him by inviting him to be their guest that evening. He bad met with the greatest kindness from all since he had been in Geraldine, and he should always remember with pleasure the kind friends he had met, and the many happy hours he had spent there. After supper games of all dascriptions were indulged in by both young and old who were present, and the following songs were capitally rendered : —Mr Coleman, “ The Reefer;’’ Mist. Miller “Half M-1.4 High,” and “The Mil er and the Maid Miss Bosswell, “ The Silver Rhine Miss Dunlop, "Jessie’s Dream” and "The Wishing Gap;” Mr Lodge, “ The Gallants of England”‘

and “Sailing,” and Mr Logan “Jacks’ Yarn” and “ The Midshipmile.” The last song was that entitled “ Par Away,” by Mies Dunlop, which was most appropriate. During the evening moat of the young people went in strongly for dancing, which was kept up with great spirit, the music being supplied bf Miss Meredith and Mr Joseph Pigoui, who also played several selections during the evening. Fully 100 persons were present during the evening. The party broke up at an early hour, after having sung the National Anthem. All present ware unanimous in declaring it to be the most enjoyable gathering held in Geraldin* far some time.