ST.MATTHEW'S BOYS' CLUB.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 471, 24 April 1894, Page 2

ST.MATTHEW'S BOYS' CLUB.

Presentation to Reu. I/I/. E. Paige.

Yesterday evening at the St. Matthew's Hoys' Club, n number of the members assembled to present] their President, the Itev. W. E.| Paige, in view of his approaching departure, with an address and a handsome present in recognition of ilia efforts on behalf of'the Club, Mr Paige addressed a few words; to the lads, congratulating tbem on tbeir manly spirit and good conduct. The club had been admirably conducted, there had been no cause for complaint, and he only hoped that it would continue to be jvell conducted. A well equipped gymnasium would be of great assistance to them, and he'hoped in the future that they would he abljj to afford it. However, it. was far better to go on slowly and ht u adily and not run into debt, The reverend gentleman strongly advocated drill for boys and young men, and added that though volunieering might- bo laughed at now, a time might come when some of his hearts might have to shoulder the rifle in earnest. All manly games and exercists were good, and lie was a great believer in boxing,which taught a boy many a useful lesson. Dr. Butement had kindly promised to give a few leotuies on "i'irst Aid to the Wounded " during the coming winter, and doubtless the; would be well attended,

It. Owen then read the following address and presented the reverend gentleman with a pipe:

Masterton, taw Zealand. 21st April, 18SI4. KKV. TV. E. Paige, M.A., Masterton. Deais Sir.—ln view ot your approaching dep >rtuiß from Masterton, wo desire on be. half of the members of St, Matthew's Boy's Club to convey our sincere thanks toyou as founder and Patron of our club,

It is our hope that the work yon have bosun will be successfully carried out in the future, although unfortunately for us, you will no longer bo present to direct us. We wish you to know how much we regret that you are leaving us, and wo ask you to accept the accompnnjing memento,, with our best wishes to Airs Paige ami .yourself.

The members of St, Matthew's Boys' Club,

Mr Paige expressed his pleasure at receiving tho address, and as lie was an old smoker they could lest assured that he would remember them whenover lie smoked the pipe. He sincerely hoped that when in Kngland that lie would hear the Club was flourish" ing. Tlnve hearty cheers were then given (or Mr Puigo and tlie proceedings terminated.