AN ENJOYABLE REUNION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue 92, 1 April 1902, Page 2

AN ENJOYABLE REUNION.

I A piosic of a most interesting character took place on Friday last at Heartsbouine, Frankley-road, the residence of Mr W. Ambury, the firm having invited the employees of both Naw Plymouth and Mannia shops, with their wives and families for a day's outing. I The party were driven out in Mr West's brake. Shortly after their arrival lunch was partaken of in a choice piece of bush on the estate, during the afternoon tennis, cricket, croquet, pingpong and other games were indulged in. Tea was served on the lawn, the games was then resumed till dark, j when Mr W. Limbrick, of Manaia J branch, in a few choice words voiced'

the gratitude of the otnployees, and expressed the hope that the goed feeling existing between the firm and staff would long continue. Mr W. Ambury, replying on behalf of the firm, said a gathering of this kind had been in their minds for same time past, but a suitable opportunity had not hitherto present-rd it>elf, and also syoke of the ■ pleasure it g.iva them to thus bring all) hands togathar far a days enjoyment. | Three cheers were thm given for the j firm, and another far the ladies, who I so kindly dispensed the good things, " Auld Lang Syne" was then sung. and the parry were driven back to' town. The weather was all that could ' be desired, and tho day will long be re- j membered by those who putook of the hospitality of Messrs Ambury Brothers, j.