A very pleasant evening was spent at; Avondale House, Bowen street, where a supper Avas held on the occasion of Mr Major's departure for the Old Country. Mr H. Rossiter officiated as pianist, and songs were contributed by Messrs Venables. Wells, Oakey, Beveridge, Dickson, and Maples, yiolirt solos were given by Mr Dv Rugo and Mr Oakey. The usual toasts were honoured. . The annual social of the Sydenham and Addington United Cricket Club was held last night in St, Michael's schoolroom. Mr J. Savage was master of ceremonies, and Miss McLean played the music for* the dances. During the evening songs were contributed, and also gramaphone selections. The ladies' euchre tournament was won by Mrs T. J. Jacobs, the, gentlemen's by Mr A. Mc- Meekan. . Mr W. M. West, who has been appointed to the headmaster ship of the Kai koura school, was presented, with a life mem ber's gold n medal and --Mrs West with an al bum of views in recognition of their many services to the club.
On Tuesday afternoon about. twenty-five of the residents of North Canterbury met at Scott's Junction Hotel. Rangiora, to wish bon, voyage to -.Xpssts J. Frizzell, West Eyreton. Cowerts, Cust, and. M. Ken nedy, of Fernside, who are visiting Eng land. Mr W. Buss, who was requested to preside, proposed the toast of the health of their guests, and referred to the fact that as farmers they had show--, what could be done by honest patient industry. Messrs J. Hurseandß. Moore also spoke, and Messrs Cowens, Frizzell' and Kennedy replied. Other toasts were honoured.
The sale of work in connection with the Kaiapoi Presbyterian Church was brought to a close on Thursday eveninjr. It is ex pected the gross receipt, will be about £100.
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