FAREWELL SOCIAL TO THE REV. T. A. HAMILTON.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2364, 2 June 1892, Page 2

FAREWELL SOCIAL TO THE REV. T. A. HAMILTON.

The social gathering, which was held last night to afford Temuka residents an opportunity of bidding farewell' to the Rev. T. A. Hamilton, was in many respects very enjoyable. The charms of a capital programme of music and a generally well arranged gathering were, of course, somewhat marred by reason of. the general regret all felt at the cause of the assembly. The Drill Shed proved none too large for the comfortable accommodation of the large numbers of people pre-cut, in fact, at a comparatively early hour nevriy all the seating accommodation yas exhausted, jjjPlje committee expected to have about 400 persons, but the tickets for that number were all distributed some days ago, and additional ones had to be procured. Probably the attendance was

quite GOO. The chair was taken by Mr John Talbot, who in a few opening remar’s expressed the hanorj’lie felt at being asked to preside at such a representative gathering. The formal programme was then proceeded with, the first item being an overture “ Caliph of Bagdad ” by the amateur quintette party, consisting of Miss Quinn (piano), Mr F. McCarthy (yiqlin), Master Ceqil Brown (second violin), Mr Farrjqqii ('emmet), and Mr B. Whitehead (tenor). This was a very pleasing performance and much enjoyed. Mr R. Foster then sang “ The Toilers ” admirably. He was accompanied by Mrs Haylmrst. Mr Rutland followed, and sang “ The Outlaw.” Hp was accompanied by Miss Wetlifpv His singing was also much cnjqyedXTho announcement that the next item was a violin solo by Mr Geo. Morris wag received with applause, and the espeutations of tho audionoq were fully justified by his very clever performance of a difficult selection Fo was accompanied upon the piano by Dr. Morris. In response to a most imperative eupqre lie played another short selection, which was ajsq tippffiuded. Mp ¥. Early’s song “ The Scout ” was tyisq loudly re-demanded, but the request wasuotcompliedwith- -MrsHayhnrst and Mr Foster thflp sang the duet “ The sailor sighs,” Miss Nantes playing the accompaniment. The charming song was most artistically sung, and Mrs Hayhurst’s re appearance at a concert was evidently welcome. Miss Ellen Pilbrow sang very pleasingly a song called “ Unbidden.” pianoforte solo by Miss Wothey brought tho first part of the programme to a close. Mr Hamilton was then presented with a purse of sovereigns and other souvenirs, and several speeches were made, a report of which will appear iu our Best issue,