Wednesday Night's silver anniversary

Tributes to David and Diana on this auspicious event were read from Governor-General Michaelle Jean, as well as Jean Charest and Stéphane Dion—both of whom have attended Wednesday Nights—as well as other luminaries.

During the past 25 years, Wednesday Nighters have included

many diplomats, bankers, mayors, as well as leaders in professions and commerce. Among the guests last Wednesday were Margaret Lefebvre, Ron Meisels, David

Berger, Gerald Ratzer, Julius Grey and Allan Mass.

After the imbibing of plentiful libations and refreshments, the formal programme started and was emceed by former Westmount mayor Peter Trent. There was a musical tribute by Roslyn Takeishi and Christopher van Soest.

This was followed by a Wednesday Night Retrospective,

created by Brian Morel.

However. the pièce de resistance of the evening was presented by Trent with John Ciacca on the piano and the Wednesday Night Singers performing 'Whom to Invite Next Wednesday Night?'. The ingenious lyrics, which mentioned many of those present, were the work of Trent.

The Nicholson offspring, Fiona and Marc, spoke about growing up in such an erudite and worldly environment.

There was a unanimous toast to David and Diana, to which they both responded in their usual brilliant way.

It was indeed a memorable evening, honouring the Nicholsons for their continued hosting a Wednesday

Night Salon for 25 years. Those present expressed

their heartfelt thanks to them, with the hope that this

Westmount tradition will be with us for many years to come.