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Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 1691, 19 June 1929, Page 5

A number of loeal sports called on Mr John Leamy, Omakau, on Tuesday evening of last week to wish him the best of health and happiness in his new residence. The room was decorated for the occasion and presented a eosy appearance. A clinker briek fireplace attracted the eye on entering. Above this is a beautiful figured rimu mantlepleee on which stood a lovely doulton vase containing native shrubbery. Mr Leamy entertained the party in his usual hearty .and sociable manner. Mr J. Kilgour handed round some "thirty to the mile" liquid out of a two gallon bowser. After, filling up Mr Prank Perkins obliged the company with that

patnene song • • russ m.e on ine xop iiip the Bottom One is Sore." Mr Leamy then took the floor and sang that good old Irish song "Kathleen Mavoureen," After Mr Fred Wilson had sung "Another little drink won't do us any harm" Mr Kilgour entertained the party with a step dance and all present wliistied to the tune on the. kettle drum. Mr Pat Moran made a very appropriate speech, so touching that everyone shed tears. Mr Pat Donnelly hurriedly showed the visitors round the garden and on their return Mr Leamy unearthed a quart bottle of old lavender water which was very much appreciated. At this stage everyone wanted to tell a real new one and vietory fell to Mr Frank Donnelly who had to pass round the bottle. Mr Kilgour here discovered that the bowser was empty and after complimenting Mr Leamy on the convenient building he had built the party sang "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld' Lang Syne" and left for home well pleased with the evening spent in Mr John Leamy 'a new home. ' Mr John Anderson, of Bog Boy, won the Millers Flat dog, trials, championship Trith Toby. ;... ; _ - • -.