PRESENTATION TO MR. LEETE

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume XXII, Issue 1668, 8 July 1892, Page 2

PRESENTATION TO MR. LEETE

An exceedingly pleasant evening was cpent on Friday night last by mom hers of the Boating Club, the occasion being the presentation of a testimonial to the Hon. Sec. Mr Lsete, who has been indefatigable in the interests of the Club. The fesiivi- * ties—which took the agreeable ehapo of a tmjoko roncert—were held in the backroom of the Oddfellows' Hall, Mr W. H. Henning, President of the Club, occupying * the chair. Right worthily did be wield hie power, unbending with such heartiness, that in a few rninutbs jocularity and song had exercised their nway, and the mirth thus engendered never flagged till the time of separation came. Due honor was done to Her Mbjeety, and the President then charged all present to fill their glasses to the brim, as be wae about to give them the toast of !he evening, their guoat and Hon. Sec, Mr Lsete. He ploasantly recorded how, from (he time of his taking .office, Mr Leete had ever devoted his best energies to the advancement of the Club, nnd spared neither trouble or energy in doing so. At tho conclusion of his address he presented Mr Leote with a purse of sovereigns. That members heartily endoreed ell that was eaid wae evident from the hearty expressions of approval that fell from all ac Mr Henning spoke ; and had there been a final doubt of any want of geniality on the matter it would have been dispelled by the way the rafters** were lifted when the time came for musical honours. Mr Penrose, faithful to the nautical character of the meeting, chanted " 'Twus in Trnfalger's Bay" most harmoniously, and then Mr Leete responded,* thanking all most heartily for their kinds ness and sympathy, and stating that bia heart was with the A.8.C., and that whilst he remained in Akaroa he should do his very best in its interest- The presentation of prizes won at the last local regatta then took place : the first, a handsome clock, having been won by Mr J. Woodill ; the second, a pair of statuettes, went to Mr A. Noonan ; the third, a Bet of sleeve links, to Mr F. Perbam ; and the fourth, a purse, to Mr A. Phillips. In proposing success to the A.8.C., Mr Daly referred to his long connection and great interest in the club, and Capt. Barker, the Vice-chairman, who responded, spoke at some length on the great progress that had been made, and the hopes he had of yet greater success in the future. Other toaets were " Kindred Ulubs," proposed by Mr A. McGregor, responded to by Mesera Duly (cricket) and F. Penlington (football) ; " The Visitors," proposed by Mr Leete and replied to by Mr Dalglish (U.R.C.) ; " Ladies," Mr F. Wight, replied to by Mr A, Nicholls, jun. ; " The Chairman," by Mr Earnßhaw ; m •' The Captain," by Mr Penlington ; and •• The Press," by Mr Penrose. Songs were eung by the Chairman, and Meeara Penrose, Perm. Daly, A. Noonan, Dalglish, and F. Penlington, It was at a comparatively * late hour, and in a very jolly mood that the gathering broke up.