Ophir.

Dunstan Times, Issue 2091, 20 August 1901, Page 5

Ophir.

g(FKOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT

RECEPTION TO SEEGT. WILSON

Farrier Hergt. Wilson (who Jeft Ophir in January, 1800, to join the 2nd contingent, and after cjose on ]8 months active service returned here some few weeks ago) was en* tertained by the citizens of Ophir at a social on the evening of Friday the 9th tost. The. night was any» ihing but an ideal one for the occasion, being dark and showery—preventing a large number from a distance from attending, buff jp§v£rtft£!ess she wko&wom was

comfortably packed, and tke gatbe ing a very representative one- Mr Jno. Pitches presided, and although not very well, was, however, the right man in the right place, and in a speech brimming over with patriotic fervour, said that although a little behind our neighbours in en* tet twining our representative, there was an old saying, and a very true one, " better late than never." He sdd it gave him very much plea* nue on behalf of the people of the district to heartily welcome Sergt. vVileon home again. At the conclusion of his remarks, which were loudly applauded, he called for ihree cheers for Sergeant Wilson which were heartily responded to, as was a so his call forthree cheera for Ti ooper Sutherland ol Matakanni, who was also a guest. Mr Jno Wilson and Mr G T Alexander also s;dd a few words. Sergt Wilson on rising <o respond was greeted with a voicifeious on' burst After briefly returning thanks he gave a very graphic account of the contingents' doinvs Mr Pitches then asked his acceptance of a gold maltese cross, suit-hly inscribed, from his friends in Ophir- The sergeant suitably responded Songs were contributed by Mrs iriawson, and Messrs Buckle, Thompson, G Alexander and PhiUips- The catering was in the worthy hands of Mrs Peacock, and although j that lady has a well earned reputation for the good things she pr©vides> she fairly ex* ■celled herself on this occasion. Splendid music was supplied by Messrs Campbell (violin) and J White (accoideon), assisted by several ladies and gentlemen on the piano Mr G Alexander made an efficient M C Special praise is due to Messrs Richardson (conductor) Donnelly (secretary) and Mr D Brown for their efforts The items by the band were much appreci** ated The whole affair was'most successful, one and all being unatuS mous in praise of it.

BILIOUS COLIC.