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Dunsandel residents farewelled in the first Dunsandel Hall/Library 1918-1925 Part 2
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TitleDunsandel residents farewelled in the first Dunsandel Hall/Library 1918-1925 Part 2
DescriptionOne of the largest and most representative gatherings of the residents for some considerable time was held in the hall in April 1919, the occasion being a farewell social for John Samuel and Mrs Boag, Miss Boag and William Boag.
The Dunsandel Hall was packed to the doors and all standing room was filled, but to those who know how highly the guests were esteemed this was no surprise.
The meeting was presided over by Mr D.T. Wraight in his usual capable manner, and he was ably assisted by a well-selected committee.
The programme was of no mean order and every item was well given and received.
Songs were sung by Mrs McDowell, Misses Brennen, M. Stainger and Henderson, and Mr Owers; duets were given by Mrs H. F. Wright and Mr Jas. Walker and Misses M. and R. Lill ; recitations were rendered by Messrs H. F. Wright and P. Chamberlain.
The accompanists were Mesdames Delargey, H. A. Brown, J. Walker, and Misses Reid and Henderson. During the evening Mr Wraight presented to Mr and Mrs Boag, on behalf of the residents of Dunsandel, a silver tea service and tray, and to Miss Boag a silver trinket box and gold brooch, and to Mr W. Boag a case of pipes.
George Sheat spoke on behalf of the older settlers, and mentioned many incidents of the early days of Dunsandel with which John was connected.
Mr H.F. Wright spoke on behalf of the Dunsandel Domain Board, of which Mr Boag was chairman, and also on behalf of many sports organisations of the district.
Mr F. Smith spoke on behalf of the patriotic societies of the district, which Mr and Mrs Boag always liberally assisted, financially and otherwise.
Mr Boag thanked the residents for the gifts and words of praise, also on behalf of his family.
Mr Wraight wished them every prosperity in their new sphere. This was carried with musical honours.
After supper had been handed round the floor was cleared and dancing indulged in to music supplied by Ethel Delargey, Misses M. Lill, Stewart and Chappell [10].
At the end of April 1920, the hall was packed to its utmost holding capacity, the occasion being a farewell social to Herbert W. and Jeannie Pascoe.
Mr Pascoe had been a popular stationmaster for four years, and had been transferred to Methven.
Songs were sung, a recitation given, a piano solo and bagpipe selections performed.
At the close of the musical part of the programme D.T. Wraight, in a few well-chosen words, referred to the popularity and sterling qualities of Herbert as a stationmaster. “He was always the same, courteous and obliging in his manner to all he came in contact with. Nothing was too much trouble.
As a resident of the district, Mr Pascoe took a keen interest in its welfare.
On the several committees of which he was a member he was a worker, and his absence from these committees would be felt.
He was a member of the local School Committee, Hall and Library Committee, Sports Committee, Tennis Committee and Soldiers' Committee”.
Mr Wraight, on behalf of the residents, presented the Pascoes with gifts.
Mr F. E. Owers also presented to Mr Pascoe, from the Tennis Club, a gold sovereign case.
Messrs G. Sheat, T. Noble, F. Lill, H. F. Wright, N. J. Brown and W. Owers also spoke of the high esteem in which Herbert was held.
Mr Pascoe, in thanking the residents for their many gifts and kindness, and all the kind remarks that had been made that evening, said that it had always been a pleasure to do anything that he had done for the people of Dunsandel, and he was only too willing to help in any way he could.
A welcome was extended to Mr Hardie, Mr Pascoe's successor.
After supper had been handed round the hall was cleared and dancing took place to music supplied by Misses Stewart, R. and M. Lill and Messrs W. Chappell and J. Alien, Mr Owers acted as M.C. [11].
In early July 1920, Mr W. Gilbert, who has taken up land in North Canterbury, was entertained at a farewell smoke concert in the hall.
Mr D.T. Wraight presided, and many toasts were proposed and drunk. Songs were sang and gifts presented during the evening [12].
Despite the very stormy night in June 1925, there was a very representative gathering at the hall [13,14] to bid farewell to Mr A.S. Macpherson who was a member of the railway staff, mostly at Dunsandel, since leaving school. Mr Macpherson was a popular member, always courteous and ready to do a good turn.
The evening took the form of a progressive euchre tournament and dance.
After supper Mr H.F. Wright presented the guest with a gold watch and chain and a travelling rug, on behalf of the residents of Dunsandel, and wished him further success in his railway career.
Messrs G. Sheat and D. T. Wraight spoke on behalf of the residents, while Mr H.A. Brown spoke for the Football Club, and Mr F. Owers for the Tennis Club, Mr Macpherson having been a member of both. Mr Macpherson thanked the people for their gifts, and the speakers for their good wishes.
After further dancing, the evening closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.
Music for dancing was supplied by Misses Lill (2), and Chappell. Fred Lill acted as M.C.
Mike Noonan
Dunsandel Historic Society
Date1918-1925SourcePapers PastLocationDunsandel
DescriptionOne of the largest and most representative gatherings of the residents for some considerable time was held in the hall in April 1919, the occasion being a farewell social for John Samuel and Mrs Boag, Miss Boag and William Boag. The Dunsandel Hall was packed to the doors and all standing room was filled, but to those who know how highly the guests were esteemed this was no surprise.
The meeting was presided over by Mr D.T. Wraight in his usual capable manner, and he was ably assisted by a well-selected committee.
The programme was of no mean order and every item was well given and received.
Songs were sung by Mrs McDowell, Misses Brennen, M. Stainger and Henderson, and Mr Owers; duets were given by Mrs H. F. Wright and Mr Jas. Walker and Misses M. and R. Lill ; recitations were rendered by Messrs H. F. Wright and P. Chamberlain.
The accompanists were Mesdames Delargey, H. A. Brown, J. Walker, and Misses Reid and Henderson. During the evening Mr Wraight presented to Mr and Mrs Boag, on behalf of the residents of Dunsandel, a silver tea service and tray, and to Miss Boag a silver trinket box and gold brooch, and to Mr W. Boag a case of pipes.
George Sheat spoke on behalf of the older settlers, and mentioned many incidents of the early days of Dunsandel with which John was connected.
Mr H.F. Wright spoke on behalf of the Dunsandel Domain Board, of which Mr Boag was chairman, and also on behalf of many sports organisations of the district.
Mr F. Smith spoke on behalf of the patriotic societies of the district, which Mr and Mrs Boag always liberally assisted, financially and otherwise.
Mr Boag thanked the residents for the gifts and words of praise, also on behalf of his family.
Mr Wraight wished them every prosperity in their new sphere. This was carried with musical honours.
After supper had been handed round the floor was cleared and dancing indulged in to music supplied by Ethel Delargey, Misses M. Lill, Stewart and Chappell [10].
At the end of April 1920, the hall was packed to its utmost holding capacity, the occasion being a farewell social to Herbert W. and Jeannie Pascoe.
Mr Pascoe had been a popular stationmaster for four years, and had been transferred to Methven.
Songs were sung, a recitation given, a piano solo and bagpipe selections performed.
At the close of the musical part of the programme D.T. Wraight, in a few well-chosen words, referred to the popularity and sterling qualities of Herbert as a stationmaster. “He was always the same, courteous and obliging in his manner to all he came in contact with. Nothing was too much trouble.
As a resident of the district, Mr Pascoe took a keen interest in its welfare.
On the several committees of which he was a member he was a worker, and his absence from these committees would be felt.
He was a member of the local School Committee, Hall and Library Committee, Sports Committee, Tennis Committee and Soldiers' Committee”.
Mr Wraight, on behalf of the residents, presented the Pascoes with gifts.
Mr F. E. Owers also presented to Mr Pascoe, from the Tennis Club, a gold sovereign case.
Messrs G. Sheat, T. Noble, F. Lill, H. F. Wright, N. J. Brown and W. Owers also spoke of the high esteem in which Herbert was held.
Mr Pascoe, in thanking the residents for their many gifts and kindness, and all the kind remarks that had been made that evening, said that it had always been a pleasure to do anything that he had done for the people of Dunsandel, and he was only too willing to help in any way he could.
A welcome was extended to Mr Hardie, Mr Pascoe's successor.
After supper had been handed round the hall was cleared and dancing took place to music supplied by Misses Stewart, R. and M. Lill and Messrs W. Chappell and J. Alien, Mr Owers acted as M.C. [11].
In early July 1920, Mr W. Gilbert, who has taken up land in North Canterbury, was entertained at a farewell smoke concert in the hall.
Mr D.T. Wraight presided, and many toasts were proposed and drunk. Songs were sang and gifts presented during the evening [12].
Despite the very stormy night in June 1925, there was a very representative gathering at the hall [13,14] to bid farewell to Mr A.S. Macpherson who was a member of the railway staff, mostly at Dunsandel, since leaving school. Mr Macpherson was a popular member, always courteous and ready to do a good turn.
The evening took the form of a progressive euchre tournament and dance.
After supper Mr H.F. Wright presented the guest with a gold watch and chain and a travelling rug, on behalf of the residents of Dunsandel, and wished him further success in his railway career.
Messrs G. Sheat and D. T. Wraight spoke on behalf of the residents, while Mr H.A. Brown spoke for the Football Club, and Mr F. Owers for the Tennis Club, Mr Macpherson having been a member of both. Mr Macpherson thanked the people for their gifts, and the speakers for their good wishes.
After further dancing, the evening closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.
Music for dancing was supplied by Misses Lill (2), and Chappell. Fred Lill acted as M.C.
Mike Noonan
Dunsandel Historic Society
Date1918-1925SourcePapers PastLocationDunsandelConnections
CollectionThe Patrons of the First Dunsandel Hall/LibraryPlaceTe Atatiki a Te Wakaaro DunsandelOrganisationDunsandel Historic SocietyMore Information[10][11][12][13][14]
PlaceTe Atatiki a Te Wakaaro DunsandelOrganisationDunsandel Historic SocietyMore Information[10][11][12][13][14]Attribution
Researched ByMike NoonanWritten ByMike Noonan
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