Bannockburn Notes.

Cromwell Argus, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1985, 23 April 1906, Page 5

Bannockburn Notes.

(From our own Correspondent). The first annual meeting of the Debating and Social Club was held on Friday night, and was well attended. The report and balance-sheet showed the club to be in a sound finanoial position, having 99 paid-up members. The following office-bearers were elected :—President, Mr Gillanders ; vioe-president, Mr James Horn; secretary, Mr A. Mcintosh; treasurer, Miss G. Anderson, with a strong committee. It was decided to have an open night to take the form of a social evening on the 20th of April. Last year the club spent a large number of enjoyable and instructive evenings, and it is to be hoped members will take as keen an interest in it this winter. A concert in aid of the Methodist Church, also a farewell to the Rev. Mr Haslam, was held in the Hall, and was fairly well attended. Songs were sung, and much appreciated, by Miss Thomas, Mrs Marshall, Messrs J. Haslam, S. Stephens, and a duet by Miss Thomas and Mr Haslam. Mr W. Gillanders and Mr Haslam played I two violin duets, which were well ' received, and the Towan Bros, gave a very interesting dialogue, Miss Graham and Mrs Newick were the accompanists during the evening. The trophy presented to the Rifle Club by Mr Newick was won by Mr J. Burrows, on Good Friday. Another match is to be fired for two trophies presented by Captain Crabbe. It is little wonder that the club is turning out some good shots, as they are continually shooting for good trophies. Still another of that fast diminishing band of old identities has passed over the great divide, from whence no traveller returns, in the person of James Smith, who passed away on Tuesday night. Deceased, who had reached the ripe old age of 82, was for a great number of years baker and oook on the Kawarau Station, which he only gave up a few years ago. The funeral took place on Thursday, and was attended by a good number of old friends. The annual meeting of the Football Club is to be held on Thursday night, and by all accounts it will be a hard job to scratch a team together, as a number of old players are giving the game best.