VOLUNTEER SUPPER AND PRESENTATION.

Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 114, 15 May 1888, Page 5

VOLUNTEER SUPPER AND PRESENTATION.

Las? evening the Masonic Hall, Karangahape Road, presented a gay appearance, on the occasion of Captain Robertson being banqueted by his company, the Newton Rifles. About fifty sat down. The chair was occupied by Major Birnie, formerly commanding officer of the corps. On his right were Lieutenant-Colonel Mahon and Captain Robertson; on his left, Captain Leahy, of the Royal Irish. The vicechair was occupied by Lieutenant Gladding. Apologies were received from Captain White, of the Gordon Rifles, and Staff Sergeant - Major Campbell. After justice had been done ho the solids provided, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly proposed and drunk. " The Queen," by the chairman, " The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," by the vice-chairman, responded to by Colonel Hunc, late of the Coldstream Guards, and Lfeut-Colonel Mahon ; "Our Guests," by Lieutenant Reid, responded to by Captain Leahy; '' the Officer Commanding the District," responded to by Lieut - Colonel Mahon. Colonel Mahon than presented Captain Robertson, on behaif of the Company, with a very handsome shield, containing the photos of the members of the Company. The shield, which contains forty-eight photos and is fran the studio of Mr Josiah Martin, is moujted in a handsome frame manufactured from New Zealand woods by Lieutenant Red. It bears the following inscription : —* Presented to Captain John Robertson, asi token of esteem in which he is held by the Newton Rifles." In making, the presentation, ColonelMahon commented on the factchat every officer present had risen from tie ranks step by step to the position they iow held. Captain Robertson returned tlanks. The health of Lieut.-Col. Mahon was drunk with enthusiasm. That gentlemat responded feelingly ; he said he was now after serving New Zealand as a volunteer since before he was sixteen years of a"-c, compelled to leave its shores to seek°eopl°ymenfc elsewhere. The hiSjjyh of " MtJor Birnie" "Ladies," "Caterer" etc. followed. Songs and recitations were given by various members and gue*s» anc* a raost enjoyable evening was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem, The whole anair was conducted on strictly temperance principles, and reflected the" highest credit pn tie caterer, Mr George Johnstone, Karancahape Road. We may add that the mield will bo on view for a few days at the entrance of Mr Martin's Photographic Gallery, Quee.n-streei,