SOCIAL AT WINCHESTER.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2393, 9 August 1892, Page 3

SOCIAL AT WINCHESTER.

Some time ago Mr and Mrs J. A. Young gave the Winchester people a social. This was followed by a similar gathering given by Mr and Mrs, 11. ESmith. In return for their kindnpss the residents decided to give a return social to Mr and Mrs Young and Mr and Mrs Smith. Accordingly a committee was formed to carry it out, who fixed the pyening of tlje 4tlj, August a§ the date Oh which the social skwid hS Uelcl, weather cm the 4th was all -- desired to m«>~ could be

tne entertainment a •-ess. The room was neatly decorated, and quite 130 guests were present. The which were first-class, were presided by those who attended, who either pro\ ided eatables or gave a small subscription, The tables were presided oyer by Afesdames 11. Smith, L. Peppered, and VV. Philp, who were kept busy, but were equal in supplying the demands made au the good tilings under their qhargo, Mr 11. Colville supplied ex-

cullent dance music, and Mr T. Hart carried out the duties of M.C. in an efficient manner. Proceedings were commenced at 8 by Mr Ensor addressing a few words to those present, in which he referred to Mr Young’s life in W inchester, especially touching on his usefulness as a citizen in the early times. He then, in speaking of Mr ard Mrs H. Smith, said they deserved special praise for the way in which they had taken interest in the welfare of young men, by giving their support to football at.'*, other manly pastimes. In concluding ho said he trusted they would all enjoy themselves, and then sat down, amidst applause. During the evening dancing was indulged in with spirit. Songs were contributed by .Miss Girason and Messrs Watson, Colville, Page, Boston, Shallard, and Haar, and a duet by Mr and Miss Gimson, all of which were well received. Mr Owers, from Timaru, gave two violin selections, being accompanied by Miss Gimson on the piano. Mr Owers was loudly applauded for his solos, which he executed in a masterly manner. Mr Young, on behalf of Mrs Young and himself, in thanking those present for their kindness in promoting the gathering, spoke highly of socials, remarking tnat they did a great deal of good, by bringing people together in a friendly way, and he would like to see more such gatherings held. Mr Smith also thanked them for their kindness in promoting the social, and said it was a pleasure for Mrs Smith and himself to provide an entertainment for the people of Winchester. Mr Pepperell, on behalf of the Committee, thanked all those who had helped to make the success it was, and Miss Gimson and Mr Owers for their musical selections, the latter having come from Timaru on purpose to entertain them with his violin selections. The social, which was in every way a success, ended at 2 a.m. on Friday, and the committee deserve every praise for the capital manner in which everything was carried out. As all the refreshments were not disposed of an invitation was given to the children to come after school on the following day and finish them. The juveniles turned up in full force, and did what was expected of them in a perfect manner.