MR. D. J. BARRY’S NEW PREMISES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3586, 11 March 1914, Page 2

MR. D. J. BARRY’S NEW PREMISES.

BANQUET TO THE Bl'll-DEItS. Upwards of 10G persons attended the complimentary Iwmquet tendered by Mr 1). J. Barry at Finlay’s Rooms last night to celebrate the completion of his new premises in Childers Road Those present included the architect, contractor, sub-contractors, and workmen who had been engaged upon die building. After full justice had been done to an excellent menu prepared by Mr Finlay, a short toast list, interspersed with songs and recitations, was submitted.

The toast of <: T„e King;’' was pro posed by Mr Barry, who presided, and loyally honored. \)) proposing Uk* toast of •\ivhite'-t,” Air Barry paid a high compliment to Mr R. H. Graham, stilt’, 2l2; that ho had b-oen responsible* for designing a building which hat! given him (the speaker) thorough satisfaction. He (Mr Barry ) luul known Mr Graham ever since he was a hoy. and luid worked for his father. H" was pi (‘a.sod to see that ho had made a success of the profession lit l had taken id. Mr Barry also referred -n high terms to the conscientious manner in which the sub-contractors had carried out their work. Between them they had succeeded in erecting a building which reflected the highest credit upon tlicm. .. Mr Graham, ii " p'mc.iag. paid a compliment to Mr.]'. Webb, /h • emu tract v v.lto bad erected the budding He vi J Mr Webb, as a ycung contree tor, requirtul a attic guiding, but be had made a splendid job of dm hubuin<r 1-la was a worthy successor to 1. s father, Mr William Webb— a veritable chip off the old block—and ho felt sure that if he put- as good work nUo all tho buildings he erected as he had done into this one, he would prove a great success. Mr H. E. Maude proposed the toast of ••The Contractors and Sub-Contrac-tors.’' specially mentioning Messrs HWebb (contractor), Forrest and A 1 km son (painters), Westwood and Grinin (plasterers'), Norman and Hunt plumbers), R. W. Barber (electrician), ■and Geo. Smith (joinery). Representatives of these firms suitably responded, laying stress upon the harmony which prevailed during the erection of the building. Mr D. J. Barry specially referred to the firm of Andersens, Ltd., who hac installed the electric goods lift in the building, the first thing of its kind m this district. The lift was a simp o contrivance, and he felt sure it /would facilitate the economical handling ot (•nods in the bond and warehouse. ° Messrs I). I). Potts (local branch manager) and Brown (electrical expert) responded on behalf of the firm. Other toasts honored were; Our Host,” proposed by Mr I*. -H. Graham, and responded to by Mr J). JBarrv; ‘The Workers,” proposed by Wi- (1 E. Ashton, and responded to by Mr Dow; “The Ladies,” proposed by Mr H Webb, and responded to by Mr H. F.. Hill; “The Press,” and Mr Finlav (caterer). During the evening songs were sung by Messrs H. E. Hill. F. J. Teat, A. Zacliariah, J. Campbell and Dow, and recitations given by Mr W. Gibson. Mr L. T. Shone presided at the piano with his usual ability. A very pleasant gathering concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang iSyne.” and “God Save the King.”