SOCIALS & PRESENTATIONS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XL, Issue 12537, 7 May 1915, Page 7

SOCIALS & PRESENTATIONS.

Jluuy of Mr Brian Hewat's friends met ;it M'lntosh's tea-rooms hist evening to bid him farewell on the five of his departure to Trenthani, and to make him a presentation. In presenting the guest with a wristlet natch, Mr H. B. Iteid voiced the opinion of the gathering as to the popularity of tho recipient, and tlio esteem in which he was held by his many friends. Mr Hewat briefly acknowledged the kind 1 things sau'd, and the presentation made, and hoped to do his best for the honor of the Flag. Daring the evening a number of items, consisting of songs, recitations, and instrumental numbers, were contributed, which assisted much towards a successful evening. The gathering concluded with the sinking oi" "Auld Lang Syne" and "For He's a , Jolly Good Fellow," and three cheers for tile King. Three cheers were also given for the caterer, Mr M'lntosll, who so obligingly prepared for the company's entertainment.

[ At the North Otago Hotel last evening, the proprietors, boarders, and friends, per medium of Mr Gay, presented to Mr I. Patterson, who leaves for Trentllam to-morrow, a letter wallet, and in doing sO made reference to his action and hoped foi' Ilia safe and Uninjured return. Mr Patterson in reply thanked the givers for their kind and useful gift, which would remind liim ef the happy days spent under the rodf of tho North Otago Hotel. He appreciated tile Mind tilings said, and lioped he would, with tile other boys, get the chance to do his '"little bit." for the Empire.

Members and friends of the Celtic Football Club met last evening for the pui-pose of farewelling Mr W. Direen, who has left for Trenthani. Mr J. Mullin presided, and stated that although Air Dii'een Was not present- he was pleased to perform a most pleasing t'Unctiorf, tind called upon Sir A- Direen to accept the. gift fttf his sdn, ivith the best wishes of t-lie Celtic Glut) members. Eulogistic remarks by Messrs: Ferinesscy (captain) and O'Donnell tain) followed. Mr A. Direen, in responding for his son, said he was very pleased to bo able to represent his son at the present gathering of young faces. He-had always fostered the feeling for sport in his sons, and he felt now that his efforts had . not been in vain. He had had no idea that his con had been, held in such esteem by the footballers and sports of Quma.ru, and trusted that Ilia son would be able to fight oil the field as he had played football. He thanked members in return for the kind tokens of their regard. He was sure his son would always treasure it as coming from tile Celtics, and lie trusted that lm younger son would grow into ''Sandy's ' place among the sports. — (Applause.) Songs were sung by Messrs Fcitiit'ssy, OoOd, flrowm'. Parsons, Quinii, and IScelosj and several toasts helped to pass a most pleasallt evening. About thirty friends of Mr Thos. Jones, who leaves to-morrow for Trcntlkiiii. met jast evening to make hmi a presentation. Air V, ti. Doran presided and, in presenting Mr Jones with a- . safety razor and outfit, and hoot- 1 polishing outfit, expressed the good wishes of all present, and wished him God-speed and a safe return. His eulogistic remarks about Mr Jones' many qualities were supplemented in enthusiastic terms by several others, j A(r Jones, Jn reply.' feelingly thanked Ills friends for their kind words and presents. He would always look back to ln's pleasant associations with ''the boys," and if spared would be glad to rejoin them. Songs, recitations. instrumental items, and toasts helped towards a successful evening.

This morning .tile iiiellibcrs ol I-ho staff of tlic Xort.ll Otago 1' armers' Cooperative Association presented to Mr li. Davics, who leaves to-morrow lor Trentham. a. wiristlet watch and a pipe. The presents were accompanied by the good wishes of the staff. At the North Otagn .Hotel last night a re-union of boarders and friends was held, the occasion being a presentation to .Mi's Craig (nee Mrs Acheron) and tlie Misses Acheson. Mr Gay presided, and in making a presentation to Mrs Craig of a marble clock and a. barometer. said that one and all were exceedingly sorry to lose her. as it meant the breaking up of a. home which sho had made exceedingly happy, and they, one and all, wished her and Mr Craig a long and happy life—(Applause.) He also presented Miss Acheson with a sil-ver-backed brush and comb. Miss Fanny Acheson with a hand-mirror and brush, and Miss Ella Acheson with a silver bracelet, as a token ol the relations which existed between them and the boarders. Mr Craig, on behalt ol his wife, and Messrs I. Patterson and

F. Deuiiison, on behalf of the Misses Acheson, appropriately acknowledged tile gifts made. During the evening items were given by Misses F. and A. Acheson and Moscrop, Messrs !. Dcnni>oll. Fagan. MacLonnan, Roxburgh, Gay, Macdonald, and Meikle, the gathering breaking up with the singing *f "Aulcl Lang Syne."

At the conclusion of the parade ol the National Reserves lust- night a pre- ] sent-ation was mado to Miss Charlotte Hunter, the Reserves and Territorial candidate in the recent Queen of the Carnival contest. Major I'orrester, ill making the presentation, said that the members of the Reserve felt tlicy would like Miss Hunter to have in her possession some reminder ol her association with the Company, and on thenbehalf he was commissioned to say that they were pleased to have their candidate present, that ing Miss Hunter with a memento of the occasion, he could only sav that it came from all of them with their best wishes 4ilid appreciation of the members of the Company. Major Forrester then presented Miss Hunter with a gold wristlet watch, bearing the following inscription, in a. circle, "C.H. —0.N.1t. 1915," and a silver-mounted cut-glass toilet, bottle, and amidst the plaudits of all present adjusted the watch on Miss Hunter's wrist. Mr R. Brown, on behalf of Miss Hunter, expressed her acknowledgment of the gift- When asked to stand a-s the Defence candidate she did so with much diffidence, but, recognising the object ' aimed .it, put aside her personal wishes, as she felt it a. duty to help in any way she could. She reailv did not- require any tangible token of her association wit-n the Coinpanv ; but, nevertheless, every time she looked at their gift she would remem.byr, with a keen feeling of pleasure, that they had thought her worthy to be selected as their chosen candidate. The Company then sang with hearty good will "She's <i Jolly Good 1' el low." concluding with three ringing cheers lor their candidate .