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CONTINGENTS’ RE-UNION.

FIRST ANNUAL DINNER.

The Gisborne members of the several New Zealand contingents and representa tives of the local bodies and volunteers held a social re-union at the Masonic Hotel last evening. Between thirty and forty were present, including His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Townley), Major MeCredie, Gapts. Ferris, Warren, Colebourne and Whitly, Lieut. Beere, R. D. B. Robinson (Town Clerk), Messrs W. L. Rees and J. Macfarlaue. At eight o’clock an excellent dinner was served, and after the many good things provided had been freely discussed the evening was devoted to harmony, a number of toasts being proposed, The toast of “ His Majesty the King ” was proposed by the Chairman, Capt. Whitley, and that gentleman followed with the song “ The Sleeping Camp,” which was rendered in excellent style. ‘‘The Navy and Army ” was proposed by His Worship the Mayor, who in tho course of an appropriate speech referred to the timely arrival and assistance rendered by the Navy at the siege of Ladysmith. The speaker highly eulogised the colonial troops and the work they had done during the South African campaign. This district had been specially favored in regard to losses, only one member of the Gisborne contingents losing his life on the veldt.

Major McCredie responded, expressing

appreciation of His Worship’s remarks and pleasure at the way the toast had been honored. “ The Admiral’s Broom ” was sung by Saddler-Sergeant Young in a spirited manner.

11 The Returued Contingenters ” was the toast entrusted to Mr W. L. Rees, and that gentleman was more than equal to the occasion, painting in glowing colors the valiant doeds of the New Zealanders who, he said, had proved excellent soldiers. He made lengthy reference to the gallantry of the troops at Bothasberg and New Zealand Hill.

Captain Whitley made suitablo response, and urged that the members of the contingents should meet annually and hold a reunion. The toast of “ The Veterans ” was proposed by Major McCredie, and responded to by Captain Ferris and His WorsUip the Mayor. Lieut. Trotter was down on the list to propose the toast of “ The Patriotic Committee,” but in his absence it was entrusted to Lieut, Carter, who said : “ I feel that I cannot enlarge too much on the efforts of that enthusiastic body. The members of that committee cap truly be said to have assisted in the successful termination of the war, and while the whole British public were equally enthusiastic, those who bore the work of organisation and were at the head of every movement in the direction of providing and comfort, and entertainment for the soldiers jyere the various Patriotic Committees. The Gisborne Committee did their work so willingly and jy_e.ll that it gives me the greatest pleasure to have this opportunity of publicly thanking theoj.” Mr J. Macfarlane replied, remarking that the committee had worked splendidly together, and had collected a considerable sum of money, portion of which was to be devoted to the erection of a memorial. Trooper Aislabie sang " The Three Nations ” with much success.

“ The Volunteers ” was proposed by Mr L. Bees/ and responded to by Captains Warren and Cfile.bourne, both making reference to the good'work done by the local corps. The toast, “Our Loyal Maoris,” was proposed by Captain Ferris, who detailed many of his experiences with the Natives in the early days in New Zealand. Mr Te Kani reponded. “ The Ladies ” was proposed by Lieut. Beere, and responded to by Bugler Robertson.

The toast of the .v Press ” was proposed by Mr E. D. B. Robinson, the representatives present replying. The singing of “ Auld Lang Syne ” brought a pleasing evening to a close. A word of praise is due to Lieut. Carter for the efficient manner in which he discharged the duties of secretary.

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Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 834, 7 March 1903, Page 2

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CONTINGENTS’ RE-UNION. Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 834, 7 March 1903, Page 2

CONTINGENTS’ RE-UNION. Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 834, 7 March 1903, Page 2

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