COSMOPOLITAN CLUB.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2472, 10 April 1909, Page 5

COSMOPOLITAN CLUB.

EUCHRE PARTY AND CONCERT

A very pleasant social gathering took place on Thursday evening at tlio Cosmopolitan Club, which is in a highly flourishing condition, with a membership of nearly 600. The function began with a progressive euchre match for prizes generously given by two members of the club. The first prize was a gold-mounted watch ribbbon, the gift of Mr. R. T. Seymour-, and the. “booby” prize a silver inkstand, given by Mr. T. Adair. The match was played at 24 tables, in the social hall of the club, and consisted of nine games. The winner was Mr. J. S. Allen, who won eight. Two members tied for the. “booby” prize, by not winning a game. They played a single-handed game to decide, the possession of tlio inkstand. Mr. A.-Peterson won the. game and was awarded the trophy. After an interval for refreshments, which were provided by the club, a short but pleasant smoke concert was held. Mr. C. H. Ambridge, president of the club was chairman, and the pro-o-rammine was opened with a pianofoite 1010 by Mr. A. T. Hookey. A song by Mr H J Grieve with obligato by Mr. J. Adair (’cello) and Mr. F. W. Pettio (cornet) followed, and was succeeded by a sing bv Mr. W ilkinson. The President announced that lie lukl received n very A arid so lllo trophy, a gold sovereign’ (the .gift of a member who did not wish Ins name to be made public). This tropuy would be competed for during the winter month in a single-handed euchre tournament. ff lie club yjoiild provide other prizes for this contest, the entrance fee would be only atfshilling, and play would be commenced as soon as possiine. Entries would bo received during the next few days, agddfeJKmjd be arranged that members would be ame to begin pi a v before all the entries closed, ho that there need be no waiting. He tciv verv pleased that the club’s first opening of progressive euchre had been such a success, and he would ask His W orship the Mayor, whom he. was pleased to see present, to present the prizes to the winners. He need hardly say how proud they were of the personnel m the membership of the club, and His Worship the Mayor had been a member since its inception. T . . The Mavor (Mr. W. D. Lysnar), who was receiVed with applause, said he h id very great pleasure m acceding to the request of the president to present the prizes, and would join with him in congratulating the members upon the 'success of the gathering. Gatherings of this nature should be encouraged, tor thev provided a means of recreation, which, for the. time being, took a man awov from his ordinary routine and his business troubles. Everyone needed recreation, seme found it in one way, and « omo in another, and such gatherings as the present afforded a very good way and tended to prevent people from seekin a- recreation m ways winch were not (rood. His Worship then presented Messrs Ailed and Peterson with the prizes which they had gained. The President announced that Messrs -J. B. Leydon and T. Cain had won the n. ize in the double-handed euelire tournament, winch had recently closed, and Mr. Leydon, on behalf of his partnei and himself, received from the Mayor orders for trophies they had gained. Mr A. Savver proposed a vote - of thanks to Messrs R. T. Seymour and T. Adair for their gift of prizes for the progressive euchre tournament. The President said he had much pleasure in seconding the motion, wihch was carried with acclamation. The President said he had much pleasure in' announcing that anothei member of the club, who did not wash his name to be made public, had kindly offered a pribe for a single-handed cribbage tournament. (Applause.) The remainder of the programme consisted of songs by Messrs A. W. Horne, R. M. Birroll, J. fe. Allen, Knibbs, and Cowlrick, a cornet solo by Mr. F. W. Pettie, and a ’cello nolo by Mr. J. Adair. Mr. A® T. Hookey played ’ the pianoforte accompaniments, and all the items were very creditably given. A verse of the National Anthem, followed by cheers for the president, brought a Very pleasant, gathering to a close.