AUCKLAND CYCLING CLUB

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue XV, 15 April 1899, Page 482

AUCKLAND CYCLING CLUB

The president of the above club (Mr F. S. Malcolm) was, on Saturday evening last, tendered a farewell smoke concert at the Foresters’ Hall, Newton, he intending to take u,p his permanent residence in Christchurch. Mr A. M. Myers occupied the chair, and seated on his right was the guest of the evening, Hon. J. Carroll, (Colonial Secretary), F. Lawry, M.H.R., and Mr Deßeers, of the Anglo-N.Z. ’Cycle Company, Dunedin. The usual loyal toasts having been duly honoured, Mr E. Nordon proposed ‘Her Majesty’s Ministers,’ and on behalf of the members extended a cordial welcome to the Colonial Secretary, lion. J. Carroll in reply thanked those present for the hearty manner in which they had received the toast, and in the course of a rousing speech warmly complimented the Auckland boys for the patriotic spirit displayed in the late Samoan crisis. At the conclusion of the hon. gentleman’s speech there were loud calls for a song, to which he responded by singing ‘The Swanee River,’ and this item being vociferously encored he gave a humorous recitation. The chairman then presented to Mr Malcolm a full size handsomely framed enlargement of himself, and in eulogistic terms referred to the valuable services rendered by him to the club, and stated that he was echoing the sentiments of all the members when he said that he hoped Mr Malcolm would return t-' Auckland at no very distant date. Mr Malcolm suitably responded. The medals won at the late championship meeting were then presented to Messrs E. Reynolds, R. A. Dexter, and J. Crozier. Mr D. Crozier was presented with a handsome sugar basin by the members on the occasion of his approaching marriage. ‘The Visitors,’ proposed by Mr Arthur White, was responded to by Messrs Deßoers, 'Donald (Otago Cycling Club), and Robertson (Pioneer Bicycle Club, Christchurch). During the evening songs and recitations were given by Messrs F. Lawry, M.H.R., W. Ingham, P. Blackman, W. Ryan, G. Newsome, W. B. Eyre, Donald, Hon. J. Carroll, etc. A pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem.