WELLINGTON CLUB

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12210, 7 August 1925, Page 2

WELLINGTON CLUB

ENJOYABLE SOCIAL. EVENING

Last night the members of the Wellington Bowling 1 Cthb held a ■ ‘social, evening which- /went off with ail the; genial bonhOmip for’which ' bowlers sire celebrated all the world over. This time , they had asked ladieS to be present too. ... . 1 First there came a little concert: in the reception room, which was gay with balloons and" streamers, and had many interesting things on the walls, including a kiwi and a huge tiki with glaring rulhy, eyes.; Sogie of the silver trophies of the dub were also on view,and past victories were .'recorded on the walls

1 items wefe given by ’ Mesdsmes Gyles, Orr, and-Allwright, and Meesrs Orr, Allwright, and E. J. Hill, the latter, being a veteran bowler as well as f, singer. He was, enthusiastically encored for -Dainty Dorothea,” ,and added his brother’s song, “Waiata ‘Phi.” '■ ' A presentation was made to Mr A. J > Tsdchr, who is retiring from tiie secretaryship aftef six years’ service The ‘‘small token” the: president referred. to was a silver 1 tea and coffee service on a silver mounted tray. Tn his speech of grateful thanks, Mr Tasker admitted having ‘‘pushed the old ship along a bit.” end .prophesied his successor, hfr Jackman, would ‘do more. Cheers and ‘‘For- He’s a Jolly' Godd Fellow” fdllowed. Then came supper, which was . a sit down affair' with all* sorts of good tilings to eat. It was in the room, -rad And white camellias carrying out the cub’s colours. There were many flags, and round the walls portraits of past presidents, who included several distinguished citisens. Caras, and danoing occupied the rest of tho evening. . Those present included the president, .Mr H. Mayer, and Mrs Mayer, who was wearing a dress of msrocain and