HONORING MR AND MRS WISE AND FAMILY.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10761, 8 May 1911, Page 4

HONORING MR AND MRS WISE AND FAMILY.

Mr O. R. Wise has sold his grazing run to Mr Winchester, and has taken a farm at Piikeuri. On Thursday evening practically the whole of Hilderthorpe and the east end of the Steward Settlement paid a surprise visit to Mr Wise in his new home, and, of course, the party was well received. Mr D. Williams, who was voted to the chair, spoke- pleasantly of Mr and Mrs Wise's miinv kindnesses-, and Mr Stubbs. on behalf of the settlers, presented Mr Wise

with a very nice travelling hag; while .Mrs Wise was presented with a lady's

reticule, and Master <>. "R. Wise with a .'■'■ lid .silver fruit knife. Several testified to the many good qualities of the family. a;:d ••For they are jolly good fr-ilows'' was sung very heartily. Mr Wise, in responding, said that lie would not forget the kind words and good wishes expressed. During the evening songs were sung by Mesdames Dennivon and Stu'ihs. and Messrs Allan, Stitblis. and "White. Mr Allan gave two

very nice piano .selections, and also played the accompaniments for the singers. The singing of "Auld Lang Svne" ended a verv enthusiastic gather-