THE CITY CLUB.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12425, 15 December 1908, Page 2

THE CITY CLUB.

OPENING OF NEW CLUB HOUSE. The formal opening of tho now City Club premises took place last evening, when there was a largo attendance of members and friends. The proceedings took the form of a social gathering, over which the President, Mr Ernest . E. Trask, presided. A number of toasts v>pro honored, including "The City Club," "The President," and "The" Visitors and the Press." Refreshments w.->rr> provided, and an excellent programme of songs. instrumental items, recitations, etc., was given. The members were heartily congratulated upon securing such fine promises,, a brief description of which was published in those columns a few days ago. During tho evening Mr Charles Lamb, on behalf of the members, in a felicitous speech, presented Mr E. Trask with a handsome silver tea and coffee service as a mark of appreciation of his services during his several terms of ofliee as j President, and more especially in j connection with' his efforts to secure a new Club house. The toast was drunk with musicol honours. Mr Trask, in acknowledging the presentation, stated that he was taken completely by surprise. He thanked tho members very heartily for their token of appreciation, and said that equal credit was due to the members of the Committee for what had been done in connection with the building. A very ph?asanfc evening terminated with the singing of "Anld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem.