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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XIX, Issue 38, 26 June 1891, Page 15

The various Trades Unions of Wellington took the occasion of Mr T. Beward entering upon the proprietorship of the Pier Hotel to entertain that gentleman at a Bmoke concert. A splendid spread waa provided in the large room of the Pier Hotel, to which about Bixty did ample justice. Mr Graham occupied the chair, and after the usual loyal toasts had been given, Mr Millar proposed the toast of " Our Visitors," coupled with the names of Mr Judge and Mr 81ater, vice-president and secretary respectively of the Utago Traes and Labour Council. The toast of "Our Guest " was the next on the list, the honours being most enthusiastically given, with one cheer more for " Takapuna Tom." "The Parliament cf Zealand" was responded to by Mr George Fisher, M.U.K. Several other toasts were Riven during the evening, being intersperstid wnh eongs and musical selections by the band. The party broke up at a late hour after having spent a most enjoyable evening, all present joining in cordial good, ffjgh.es towards Mr Seward. in hie new venture.