SOLDIERS WELCOMED.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVIII, Issue 16821, 28 May 1919, Page 4

SOLDIERS WELCOMED.

fjTUDHOLME 4ND WILLO WBRIDGE MEN. ■ The Studliolme arid. Willdwbridge Soldiers' Social Committee held a. most successful social in the Hamiaton Hall last Thursday night; when a right royal welcome home was extended to fourteen soldiers. ' The -weather • was perfect, and the attendance was very large, the hall being flilled to its fullest seating cnpacity. Mr John Murray occupied the chair, find in his opening remarks fio .briefly. •• referred to the fact that there were five boys not coming -hack, they having d.ed on the fielld of honour, and asked all, while rejoicing for the return of so many, not to forget the sorrowing ones. He then extended a hearty welcome to the following:—Captain McGowan, Lieut. W. Neale, Sergeant .13. Herd and wife. and Privates G-. 1Gib'o, L. Parker; H. Sides J. Kelso, E. Haves, C. and J. Edwards. A. Cruickshanks, C. Chadwell, R. Frost (fit Main Body man). John Campbell, and P. Kennedv • Lieut. W. Nealo . i briefly responded .on behalf of the returned men. . The Rev. Mr Scotter and Mr .W.-. [Stewart also gave addresses of ... ; wel--i come. I The foliowine contributed items duri ing the evening;:—Mrs Fred Meyers, solo; Mrs J. Kayman, solo; and MWs I Ivy Manchester, overtures; Misses A. and T. Williams, piano duet : Miss GStewart', club- swinging;', Miss Bosks. Hay man. s;;!o; Miss Sadie Hayman, solo; Miss Brien, solo; Miss Shackleton, monologue; Miss Shrimptoii. solos; Miss L. Russell, solonJid MissWasley and Messrs Grindly, ,C. Olorenaliaw and P. Hunter, solos: ■ Mr J. Erohan, Highland fling. . A hearty vote of thanks • was passed | to the performers. Th e singing of tho National Anthem was follewed by.supper, after which the floor was cleared for dancing,' whicfh; was carried on in. an enjoyable maimer to the music of Messrs J. Kea'ton . A. Borthwick, and volunteers. Mr P. Hunter • acted as M.C. Miss Manchester and Messrs .1. Kearton and P. Hanley were accompanists. Mr Hanlev also contributed verv acceptable, music during supper. ■ Mr Murray at the close announced : his intention to call a public- meeting ••for"-Thursday.: to make arrangements ' to present medals to the returned men