SOCIAL AT PLEASANT POINT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2368, 11 June 1892, Page 3

SOCIAL AT PLEASANT POINT.

The Assembly Room at Pleasant Point was literally packed on Thursday evening on the occasion of the welcoming of the Rev. T. A, Hamilton to the Parish. The arrangements for the gathering were entrusted to a committee of young ladies, and they were carried out admirably. The hall was tastefully, but not too heavily, decorated, and in front of the stage, which was prettily draped, was displayed the motto “ Welcome,” very nicely worked in white and green. The seating accommodation proved all too little, but the good hninoip; qf tliosp present enabled them tq' make light or any little difficulties of anything of the kind. The chair was taken by Mr W. B. Howell, who, in a brief speech, bade Mr Hamilton and Mrs Hamilton a hearty welcome tq the parish- Miss Stanley, a little girl of about IQ years, ihen presented Mrs Hamilton with a lovely bouquet and said a few words of welcome on behalf of the young people of the parish. The Rev. T. A. Hamilton, in responding for himself and Mrs Hamilton, expressed his thanks for the hearty reception they had given him, and his pleasure at seeing so many kindly faces. He referred briefly to his reasons for accepting the cure ; his hope that his old district would be benefited by the advent of a man will; new pleas and new. iqaqnery, wh° W°fi|d lie able to stir tpe people up, while at the same time he trusted that the change would be beneficial to their parish, and that he might be able to be of service to them.’ He spoke of the interests of the Sunday School, and of the necessity of looking after the young people. He had always worked, and should al ways work, as far as possible iu harmony with other denominations in the causes of education, b£i)BY* > l e !lH'P» p*pwas enthusiasm, iu Christ’s sprvice was a great power? and I* enabjed everybody tq become a worker, bin hoped that by forbearance anti unity their labors would be blessed. Mr Hamilton’s remarks were warmly received. The Rev. Mr White, the pastor of the Presbyterian Church, also extended a cordial welcome to Mr Hamilton in a few appropriate words. A very nice musical pVOtnnuune Was (.pen goqq 'through, tlfO Ifrst item of which was a Yibliu sqlo by Hr Morris. This was quite a treat, A gleo party then sang Hail, Smiling Morn,’ and later on “All Amongst the Harley.” Both Went very well. Air Rickett scored a great success with “ Killaloe,” but completely eclipsed it later on by singing « J\uocked ’em in the old Kent Road,” He bad to respond to both items. Miss F. Halstead contributed two very pretty songs, and Miss Marie Morris sang “ Oh. How delightful ” very charmingly. Mi Goldstone’s song, “ Home, Boys, Home,’ - took the fancy of the audience, win; I joined in the chorus most heartily. A duet on the piano, by Dr and Miss Morris was another enjoyable item, as was als< | Miss Smith’s song, “ At the Lock.” A recitation by Miss Clark, which was heartily applauded, imu\e up the balauct

of the programme. Refreshments were dispensed at a suitable interval, and prior to an opportunity being given to the young people of enjoying a dance, hearty vote of thanks were passed co the ladies who had organised the allair. The vote was not allowed to pass without musical honors, after which “ God Save the Queen ” was sung.