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Dunsandel residents farewelled in the first Dunsandel Hall/Library 1892-1918 Part 1
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TitleDunsandel Residents farewelled in the First Dunsandel Hall/Library 1892-1918 Part 1
DescriptionSince Dunsandel was founded in 1872 it goes without saying that some years would pass before people could be fare-welled as “old residents”.
While the first use of the hall to farewell a resident may have occurred prior to 1892 and many more farewells may have occurred which were not reported in the newspaper, those listed here give an idea of the importance of the hall for farewells in the area.
On Friday evening, 21st October 1892, the congregations of the Anglican and Wesleyan Churches met in the hall to farewell Mr G.F. Wright, who was for a number of years the organist for both churches, and had bought a farm at Annat [1].
Parker Westenra presided and the Revs. E. Whitehouse and W.G. Parsonson made presentations on behalf of their respective churches.
Refreshments were provided by the ladies, and the proceedings were closed by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne”.
In late July 1903, a “farewell” social was held in the hall for Mr and Mrs J.W. Irvine, Miss Irvine and Miss Dawson by the residents belonging to the three churches.
The Rev W. H. Beck (Leeston) presided.
Musical and other items were contributed by locals. The Rev W. Grant, on behalf of' the Presbyterian and Wesleyan congregations, and the Rev Hamilton, on behalf of the Anglican Church, presented Miss Irvine (organist) and Miss Dawson with gifts [2].
In early January 1909, Charles Byers was farewelled in the hall by locals from the churches with a concert of songs and recitations.
He was presented with gifts by Mr H. Brown and Mr H. F. Wright [3].
At the end of March 1910, Mr G. Lochore, a Presbyterian theological student, who had been stationed in the Leeston district, was presented with a gold watch and chain at a function in the hall on the eve of his departure from the district [4].
The members and friends of the Dunsandel Christian Endeavour and Bible Class held a social gathering in the hall in early March 1912, to bid farewell to Mr J. Parlane, who had been Home Missioneer for twelve months.
A long programme of games and musical items were well received, and a thoroughly enjoyed [5].
In September of 1912, the Dunsandel schoolmaster ( Thomas Irvine) and his wife were fare-welled in the hall as he was to take up teaching at Fendalton School.
Gifts from local friends, the school children and the tennis club were presented [6].
Mr and Mrs Clay??ton left in May 1914 and there was a large gathering in the hall.
During the evening musical items were given by locals. At the supper adjournment George Sheat, on behalf of the residents, presented the guests with a purse of sovereigns, and complimentary speeches were made by J. S. Boag, Hugh Brown and H. Wright [7].
In August 1915, a social gathering: was held in the hall to bid farewell to Samuel and Grace Sherrard and family, who were leaving after a residence of over 40 years.
For many years the Sherrards had been foremost in helping with church work, etc.
Samuel was chairman of the Domain Board and Library Committee, and a member of the Cemetery Board.
The chair was occupied by the Rev. J.S. Reid who on behalf of the residents, presented the guests with a beautiful illuminated address and Grace with a valuable secretaire from the Presbyterian Church.
Mr J. Sowden, on behalf of the Methodist Church, presented Miss Sherrard with a handsome gold watch, engraved.
Eulogistic speeches were made by the Revs. Reid and Grigg, Messrs D. Wraight, G. Sheat, H. Brown, J.S. Boag, and. J. Sowden. Mr Sherrard suitably replied on behalf of himself and family. A vocal and musical programme was supplied by Misses Reid, F. and M. Henderson, E. Rollo, Mrs Reid, Master A. Bradley, Messrs H. Wright, F. Johnson, B. Sheat, and C. A. Wright [8].
Ethel Delargey, who had left the district, was the guest at a farewell social in 1918, tendered by the residents in the Dunsandel Hall.
For some years she played the piano at numerous dances and accompanied many vocalists. Mr J.S. Boag in presenting Ethel with a silver hot water jug, made reference to the large circle of friends the guest had established in the district and said that her willingness to assist on all occasions had been greatly appreciated by the residents. Mr F. Smith, on behalf of the Send-off Committee, thanked Ethel for contributing to the success of many functions. Complimentary references were also made by Messrs D.T. Wraight, H.F. Wright, E.J. Chatterton and W. Owers. Patrick Delargey replied on his wife's behalf.
The following school children contributed songs and recitations: — Mavis McPherson, Alex. McPherson, Walter Chatterton, John Cameron, Molly Lill. Annie McPherson, Ethel Rapley, Sam Gudsell. Items we also given by Misses M. Stainger and Brennan, Mrs H.A. Brown and Mr W. Owers. Ethel Delargey and Misses Stewart and M. Lill played for a dance which followed [9].
Mike Noonan
Dunsandel Historic Society
Date1892-1918SourcePapers PastLocationDunsandel
DescriptionSince Dunsandel was founded in 1872 it goes without saying that some years would pass before people could be fare-welled as “old residents”. While the first use of the hall to farewell a resident may have occurred prior to 1892 and many more farewells may have occurred which were not reported in the newspaper, those listed here give an idea of the importance of the hall for farewells in the area.
On Friday evening, 21st October 1892, the congregations of the Anglican and Wesleyan Churches met in the hall to farewell Mr G.F. Wright, who was for a number of years the organist for both churches, and had bought a farm at Annat [1].
Parker Westenra presided and the Revs. E. Whitehouse and W.G. Parsonson made presentations on behalf of their respective churches.
Refreshments were provided by the ladies, and the proceedings were closed by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne”.
In late July 1903, a “farewell” social was held in the hall for Mr and Mrs J.W. Irvine, Miss Irvine and Miss Dawson by the residents belonging to the three churches.
The Rev W. H. Beck (Leeston) presided.
Musical and other items were contributed by locals. The Rev W. Grant, on behalf of' the Presbyterian and Wesleyan congregations, and the Rev Hamilton, on behalf of the Anglican Church, presented Miss Irvine (organist) and Miss Dawson with gifts [2].
In early January 1909, Charles Byers was farewelled in the hall by locals from the churches with a concert of songs and recitations.
He was presented with gifts by Mr H. Brown and Mr H. F. Wright [3].
At the end of March 1910, Mr G. Lochore, a Presbyterian theological student, who had been stationed in the Leeston district, was presented with a gold watch and chain at a function in the hall on the eve of his departure from the district [4].
The members and friends of the Dunsandel Christian Endeavour and Bible Class held a social gathering in the hall in early March 1912, to bid farewell to Mr J. Parlane, who had been Home Missioneer for twelve months.
A long programme of games and musical items were well received, and a thoroughly enjoyed [5].
In September of 1912, the Dunsandel schoolmaster ( Thomas Irvine) and his wife were fare-welled in the hall as he was to take up teaching at Fendalton School.
Gifts from local friends, the school children and the tennis club were presented [6].
Mr and Mrs Clay??ton left in May 1914 and there was a large gathering in the hall.
During the evening musical items were given by locals. At the supper adjournment George Sheat, on behalf of the residents, presented the guests with a purse of sovereigns, and complimentary speeches were made by J. S. Boag, Hugh Brown and H. Wright [7].
In August 1915, a social gathering: was held in the hall to bid farewell to Samuel and Grace Sherrard and family, who were leaving after a residence of over 40 years.
For many years the Sherrards had been foremost in helping with church work, etc.
Samuel was chairman of the Domain Board and Library Committee, and a member of the Cemetery Board.
The chair was occupied by the Rev. J.S. Reid who on behalf of the residents, presented the guests with a beautiful illuminated address and Grace with a valuable secretaire from the Presbyterian Church.
Mr J. Sowden, on behalf of the Methodist Church, presented Miss Sherrard with a handsome gold watch, engraved.
Eulogistic speeches were made by the Revs. Reid and Grigg, Messrs D. Wraight, G. Sheat, H. Brown, J.S. Boag, and. J. Sowden. Mr Sherrard suitably replied on behalf of himself and family. A vocal and musical programme was supplied by Misses Reid, F. and M. Henderson, E. Rollo, Mrs Reid, Master A. Bradley, Messrs H. Wright, F. Johnson, B. Sheat, and C. A. Wright [8].
Ethel Delargey, who had left the district, was the guest at a farewell social in 1918, tendered by the residents in the Dunsandel Hall.
For some years she played the piano at numerous dances and accompanied many vocalists. Mr J.S. Boag in presenting Ethel with a silver hot water jug, made reference to the large circle of friends the guest had established in the district and said that her willingness to assist on all occasions had been greatly appreciated by the residents. Mr F. Smith, on behalf of the Send-off Committee, thanked Ethel for contributing to the success of many functions. Complimentary references were also made by Messrs D.T. Wraight, H.F. Wright, E.J. Chatterton and W. Owers. Patrick Delargey replied on his wife's behalf.
The following school children contributed songs and recitations: — Mavis McPherson, Alex. McPherson, Walter Chatterton, John Cameron, Molly Lill. Annie McPherson, Ethel Rapley, Sam Gudsell. Items we also given by Misses M. Stainger and Brennan, Mrs H.A. Brown and Mr W. Owers. Ethel Delargey and Misses Stewart and M. Lill played for a dance which followed [9].
Mike Noonan
Dunsandel Historic Society
Date1892-1918SourcePapers PastLocationDunsandelConnections
CollectionThe Patrons of the First Dunsandel Hall/LibraryPlaceTe Atatiki a Te Wakaaro DunsandelOrganisationDunsandel Historic SocietyMore Information[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
PlaceTe Atatiki a Te Wakaaro DunsandelOrganisationDunsandel Historic SocietyMore Information[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]Attribution
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