SMOKE CONCERT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1918, 18 July 1889, Page 2

SMOKE CONCERT.

3 "A complimentary smoke concert, I tendered to Mr J, C. Binskin on the b occasion of his leaving the district, I was held on Tuesday evening at Mr i Young’s Wolseley Hotel, Winchester. About 30 gentlemen atteaeded, representing all the various industries ao& trades in the district. Mr W. HeA Renzy occupied the chair, having on his right the guest of the evening, while Mr Coles ably filled the vice- • chair. The chairman in a few words introduced the object of the gathering. He > said that it gave him great pleasure to preside that evening, and that he was always ready and willing to further any good object. Not to occupy their time too long, he would now propose the first toast on the list —“The Queen and Royal Family." Although many thousand miles away they would always occupy a fond place iu our memory. (Hear, hear.) The chairman next proposed the “Army. Navy, and Volunteers," coupled with the name of Major Youag. After a song by Mr Shallard, Major Young, in reply to the toast, said that he had great pleasure in responding. The Army and Navy had always held their ground. The speaker expressed bis sorrow at the hold Home Rule had obtained in Ireland. He himself was a strong Unionist. He, however, must give great credit to , Irishmen for the manner in which L they upheld the British flag. Where- \ ever danger or duty called there t bm would be sure to find an Irishdlani He complimented New Zealand on tho possession of her Volunteers, and es--

pressed his conviction that they would always be ready to respond when called upon. He instanced the prompt manner in which thoTemuka Company had volunteered for the front at the time of the Parihaka difficulty. Mr Oarston proposed “The Guest.” Being an acquaintance of his he did not know whether he ought to speak his praises. Mr Binskin had always been a great help in communicating with Timaru. In fact, he was a great rival of the train, and his attention to his patrons and others was well known and appreciated. He (Mr Oarston) coal'd not find words to express his feew'ngs, but would ask them to take the will for the deed. The toast was drank with musical honors. Mr Brown then gave a song, after which Mr Binskin returned thanks for the hearty manner in which they had drank his health. I He was glad to see that he had sol many friends, and he considered it a great honor to be appreciated as he had been. He had tried to do his duty. (Applause.) Of course in his new line of business he knew that if he was to make it a success he would have to stick to it. It was so with everything in life. In conclusion he thanked them all most sincerely for their kind wishes; Song—Mr Oarston. “ Trade and Commerce ” by Mr Coles was the next toast. He introduced the subject in a few brief words. Song—Mr Northam, junr. [ Mr Bishop replied to the last toast, jjind at the conclusion of his remarks he highly eulogised Mr Binskin, and wished him every success in all his undertakings. Song—Mr Binskin, who then proposed “Agricultural Interests.” He considered that agriculture was one of the foundation stones of New Zealand. Others beside farmers were affected by its prosperity or depression. Song—Mr O’Neil. Messrs McLeod and Colley briefly replied. Others toasts were then proposed and replied to as follows:—“Local Industries,” by Mr Young; “ The Ladies,” by Mr Hiskens ; “ The Press,*’ proposed by Mr Griffiths and replied to by Mr Hiskens. “The Chairman,” “ Host and Hostess,” and several minor toasts were duly honored. Messrs Griffiths, Binskin, Brown, and others also gave songs during the evening. The gathering dispersed at about 11 p.m., after singing “ Auld Lang Syne ” and “ God Save the Queen.”