BRITISH SAILORS’ SOCIETY

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 82, 5 January 1928, Page 5

BRITISH SAILORS’ SOCIETY

NEW YEAR GATHERINGS. The New Year gatherings at the rooms of the British Sailors’ Society were large and enthusiastic. On Saturday evening a social was held, there being a very largo number of men from tlie various ships in port present. Games, songs, community singing, instrumental items were indulged in till 11 p.m. Supper was served, and a very happy time brough tto a close with the singing ot “Auld Lang Syne.” . On Sunday another largo number of men were present for the sailors tea, presided over by the society s Pb. m' 5 ’ eioner and his wife, and full justice was done to the good tilings provided. A •still larger number assembled for the service, which was taken by Mr. Hobbs, of Pctone. During the service appropriate solos were rendered. A feature 01 the service was the singing of the large number of men present. Ihe Bible stuilj nt (lie conclusion of the meeting was attended by a large number of men. Supp n r was served, . and the meeting brought to a close at 10 P-m. Monday was the day looked f o rw ar“ to with pleasurable anticipation by the men, and a full muster wdro present to go to the picnic. This was held again on 4ho /rounds of Mr. Quinn at Maori Bank. After lunch was served, the time was spent in games, sports and swimming, the men being very loth to Jaaxo such a pleasant spot for town. However. everything comes to an end, and the party" left in the dusk of evening by motor buses lor the city. The du e home was a very musical one everyone joining in the singing of all the popular songs. On arrival at the rooms a social evening was held. Supper w servec , .and an end brought to a very Impny dav with the singing of God be With Yo'n Till We Meet Again.. The secretary again desires to fl ank each and everyone who contributed to make the New Year the happy and piofitable one it was for the men.