COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO COLOUR-SERGEANT WHITE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2413, 27 December 1887, Page 2

COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO COLOUR-SERGEANT WHITE.

Last night a complimentary dinner was given to Colour-Sergeant White at the Waikato Hotel, Hamilton East, by the officers, men, and honorary members of the Hamilton Light Infantry Volunteers. The spread reflected great credit on Host Bright, and it is needless to say that ample justice was done to the good things provided. After the removal of the cloth the chairman (Capt. Reid) proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which were drank in bumpers. In proposing the toast of the evening, the chairman in alluding to Colour-Sergeant White, referred to his exemplary conduct during his connection with the corps, and expressed the regret of the company at his departure, and wished him not only success but that he would enjoy better health in his new sphere. Colour-Sergeant While, in responding said that he had spent many happy days with the company, and that he would always regard its progress with great interest. Lieut. J. S. Edgooumbe proposed the health of the members of Parliament for the districts, Major Jackson and Mr J. B. Whyte,) and in doing so referred to the gallant Major as one who had served in the early days of Waikato. As to Mr J. B. Whyte, he considered him the best representative the district had ever had. The toast was drank with enthusiasm. Sergeant Pearson proposed the health of His Worship the Mayor and Town Councillors, which was responded to by the Mayor and Mr John Knox (honorary members), Lieut, Coombes proposed the health of Colonel Forbes and the honorary members, which was responded to by His Worship the Mayor and the honorary members present. Mr John Knox in a neat speech proposed the health of the officers, coupling with the toast the name of Capt. Reid, to which the latter replied, stating that he had done his best to bring the company to a state of efficiency. Mr Knox then proposed the health of Mr W. A. Graham, “the father of the company,” and it is needless to say the toast was; received with great enthusiasm. The toast of the host apd hostess brought a most pleasant evening to a close,