Westmill
Employees of Mr C. Hummerstone Entertained
An Enjoyable Evening
To show his appreciation at the manner in which the renovations at his residence, Coles Hill, had been carried out, Major Laing entertained the whole of the employees of Mr C. Hummerstone, of Westmill, to a dinner on Friday evening last.
The Village Hall, where the dinner was held, presented quite a festive appearance. The dinner was served at 7.45. After the repast Major Laing handed round tobacco, cigars, cigarettes and crackers.
Songs and musical items by an instrumental quartette kept the proceeding merry till 10 p.m., when a large ring was formed and Auld Lang Syne heartily sung.
Major Laing expressed pleasure at seeing so many present, and said he hoped they had all spent an enjoyable evening.
Mr C. Hummerstone in proposing a vote of thanks to Major Laing, said he was sure everyone appreciating the Major's kindness. They had all had an excellent dinner and a most enjoyable evening.
This was seconded by Mr Pratt and followed by hearty cheers for the Major.
Votes of thanks were also accorded the caterer, the helpers and the musical quartette.