SOCIAL AT WINCHESTER.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2070, 10 July 1890, Page 2

SOCIAL AT WINCHESTER.

A Bocial gathering in connection with St. John the Evangelist's Church was held in the new School on Monday evening last. There was a large attendance, all the available seating, accommodation being called requisition. A short but pleading programme of vocal and . instrumental music was gone through, the following, being the items: Pianoforte duet, .the Misses Gimson; initromental duet, piano and clarionet, Mrs Foster and Mr Andrews; Bong, «* Sailing," Mr Alfred Coz (accompaniete, Miss Gray); song, "In Happy Moments" (from Maritana), Rev. T. A. Hamilton; recitation, " How the little ' Content* fought the Spanish Squadron,",Mr Dudley Opie; seng, " The Sea is England's Glory," Mr E. Whitehead; duet, " All's Well," Mrs Foster.atid the Kev. T. A.Hamilton; song, "The Place where the Old Horse Died/!. Mr A. Cox; African ditty, by "a gentleman from the interior of Darkest Africa"; selected by the Rev. T. A. Hamilton ; instrumental duet, Mrs Foster and Mr Andrews; song, " Ihe Warrior Bold," Rev. T. A. Hamilton. The programme being concluded, the incumbent briefly addressed the audience, and stated that he was desirous of making the fullest use of the room in which they were assembled for the recreation and amusement of the young people. He had at one time thought of establishing the *' Girls' Friendly" and " Young Men's Friendly" Societies, but had since come to the. conclusion that an amalgamated society, to include all the young people as working members and their parents and friends as honorary members, was more likely to succeed, and under the management of a strong committee... healthy recreation, both mental and physical, might be arranged, and the meetings held fortnightly. Mr W. Stewaft, jun., followed with a capital speech, in which he urged the necessity of making a good start at ones, and suggested the formation of a" committee and a membership fee of one shilling quarterly ; that a portion of the funds accruing be applied to recreative purposes, and the surplus to the " eunday School fund." Mr) H. E. Smith moved a resolution—- " That a society be formed, to be v named the ' Winchester Recreation Society,' the committee, to consist of ladies and gentlemen to be hereafter elected, and that the membership fee be one shilling quarterly; and that the funds used as necessary for providing games, etc., and the surplus to be handed to the Sunday School." This was seconded by Mr W Stewart, and carried by acclamation. The following were elected a p-ovisional committee : Mesnrs H. J. Gladstone, W. Deßenzy, W. Hsrrison, J. Northam, H. A mbler, A. Shallard, W, Stewart, and H. E. Smith, Mrs H■ E. Smith, and the Misses Young, Gimson,* and vShallard. Refreshments, partly provided by the kindness of Mrs A. L* Barker and partly catered for by Mr C. W. Gimson, were then dispensed by Mrs Barker and Mrs Hamilton, assisted by a coterie of willing ers, headed by "Mr Stanley." Mr H. J. Gladstone, in felicitous terms, moved a hearty vote of thanks to all who had assisted in promoting the enjoyment of the evening He hoped that the gathering would be the forerunner of many pleasant reunions, where the people would meet and And happiness iu friendly intercourse and mutual enjoyment. Their heartiest thanks were due to Mrs Barker for her kind provision of refreshments, and also the use of her piano, but they bad been able to avail themselvas of one nearer at hand through the kind' ness of Mr Mcintosh, to whom their thanks were due, Mr Francis Barker had expressed a wish to be present that evening, but owing to the altera-' lion to a later date had been prevented from doing so. He was personally grateful to the performers for the excellent music, etc., provided, and trusted that the audience would show their appreciation of their efforts by carrying the resolution unanimously, nqt forgetting the " gentleman. jpbs had 'pome all % way fr.qm Jta jnterjor of to objjge with goqgs that ba4 probably cheered, Stanley in the gloomy regions of »Darkest Africa-" The resolution was carried atnidsj; th,e hwrtfoat ap,' plause. The meeting.then terminated, with the National Anthem.