FAREWELL SOCIAL.

Lake County Press, Issue 979, 12 September 1901, Page 5

FAREWELL SOCIAL.

A farewell social was tendered the Her. Mr Stevens in the Atheneum Hall on Friday last. The attendance was large, and the social a great success. Mr J. Orr occupied the chair, and in his opening remarks, referred to the popularity of the Rev. Mr Stevens and the good work done by him during his stay in the district. They all regretted Mr Stevens’s departure. Later on in the evening, Mr Orr, on behalf of the residents, presented Mr Stevens with a purse of sovereigns as a token of esteem and regard. Mr M‘Dowell, on behalf of the Presbyterian Church, regretted Mr Stevens’s departure. Mr Stevens had come to the assistance of his church in helping with the services, and the speaker could assure Mr Stevens that he was carrying away with him the hearty good wishes of the Presbyterians of the district. Mr M'Dowell eulogised the good work done throughout the district by Mr Stevens. In conclusion he wished Mr Stevens God-speed A letter was read from the Rev, H. J. Brooke apologising for his unavoidable absence. Mr Stevens feelingly replied. His *hort stay in Arrowtown was very pleasant, and he would long remember the kindnesses of its people. He had simply done his duty, and never for a moment expected such a handsome present. He had his little differences with some of the folk at times, but he thought he could safely say he was l leaving the district without an enemy. “ In conclusion Mr Stevens thanked the people for their most generous gift. The musical portion of the programme was under the conductorship of Mr P. White. Overture— *• Beethoven’s adieu” Miss Edwards Opening chorus—“ Marching on to victory” Choir Song—“ The man behind the gun ” Mr P. White Quartette —“ The song of the soldier ” Mesdames Healey and Dawson and Messrs Heaiey and White Song—“ The ship on fiie ” ... Miss King Song—“ The Boers have got my daddy ” Master F. Edwards Chorus —“ Seeking the lost ” „ Choir Anthem—“ Hail, lovely spring ” ... Choir Solo—“ Calvary” ... Miss de la Porrelle Quartette —“One day nearer home” Mesdames Healey and Dawson aud Messrs Healey and White Solo—“ The better land ” ... Mr J. Niven Chorus—“ God be with you ’’ ... Choir Refreshments were kindly supplied by the ladle.-. Mi.-, KIITi v/.-.i Mvs ilei-dt-y acted as accompanists, auc .dias