MEETINGS, ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 247, 25 October 1897, Page 3

MEETINGS, ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

A . most enjoyable evening was spent by the old people of the Costley Home, on Friday evening last. It was the birthday of "Mrs King, the wife of the popular physician of the Home, and they decided to celebrate the occasion by giving the old people a treat—a custom they have adopted for some years. They provided a tea comprising such good things as they knew the old people would relish, after which a concert was given by Miss Thorpe, Mrs Lawry, Mrs Cooper, Miss Tilly, Air Buttery, Miss Harper, Mr Moss, and Miss Greensill. A recitation was given by Miss Cowper, and Mr Thorpe sang "Home, Boys, Home." The audience testified their pleasure in the various parts of the programme by hearty applause. At the close the Chairman moved a vote of thanks to Dr. and Mrs King, which was carried by acclamation. Dr. King briefly returned thanks. On Thursday night the closing meeting of the year in connection with the Pitt-street Wesleyan Literary and Debating Society was held, when the evening was devoted to readings and recitations. The following were the items given : —Recitation, " Extreme Unction," Miss M. Reid ; selection from "Sherlock Holmes," Mr J. W. Shackelford ; " The Lifeboat of the Parthla," Miss W. Ward j recitation, " Her Letter," Miss K. Reid; recitations, " The Spanish Champion" and "Little Jack," Mr Percy Holland; recitation, " The Angels of Buena Vista, "MrW. Parkinson; recitation, "The Tale of a Tail,"^ Mr T. Prosser; selection from 0. W. Holmes, Mr A. W. Ellaby. After these had been duly criticised, votes of thanks were passed to the President (Rev. W. J. WilliamsJ and to the Secretary (Mr E. Bellhouse) for their services throughout the past sessions. The President, in reply, spoke highly of the past meetings of the Society, and referred encouragingly to its future prospect.

The closing!, all of the season of tho Ponsonby "At Homes "washeld on Friday evening in the Ponsonby Hall, and took the form of a "powder and patches " and fancy dress ball. There were about 70 couples present, and Adams' string band furnished the music. Numerous fancy costumes were worn, and the dance proved an enjoyable one. The general committee in charge of the arrangements were Mr and Mrs Devore, Mr and Mrs W. Dufaur, Mr and Mrs J. R. Hanna, Mr and Mrs A. Littler, Dr.. and Mrs Bedford, and Mr Norman Baker. The annual fancy dress ball in connection with Mr and Mrs F. Reed's dancing class was held Friday night in St. George's Hall, Newton. There was a good attendance of dancers present. Mr Reed's string band provided the dance music, and Messrs Hartnell, Tucker and Grainger acted as M.C.'s. Mr Philips, of Karangahape Road, served up a capital supper. The hall was prettily decorated for the occasion.

A very enjoyable concert was given on Wednesday evening last in Cairn's Hall, Ellerslie, under the patronage and presence of Monsignor Macdonald. The pretty hall looked at its best, owing to the great taste displayed in its decoration with evergreens, lilies, etc. The large and appreciative audience failed not to accord wellmerited applause to the accomplished artistes who so kindly gave their valuable services on the occasion. The programme consisted of : Selection, Father Walter's Dram and Fife Band ; piano duet, Misses McDonald ; vocal duet, Misses Badley ; solo, Mr Somerfield ; solo, Miss Fitzpatrick ; dance, Misses McCabe ; solo, Mr Harrison ; piano duet, Misses Wright ; solo, Miss Wilkinson ; fan dance, Misses McCabe ; solo, Miss Fitzpatrick ; solo, Mr Harrison ; piano duet, Miss and Master Austin ; recitation, Miss Florence McDonald ; selection, Band.

The Tabernacle Football Club held an enjoyable social at the V.M.C.A. Rooms ou Thursday evening. The President (Mr P. W. Baker) presided, and congratulated the Club on their great success in winning the championship in connection with the Church Union football competition season of 1897, and with such a result, viz. :— Matches played, 7; points scored, 62; points against, nil; matches Avon, 6 ; lost, nil; drawn I—a very creditable performance indeed. Presentations were made as follows : — President's medal for best all round play, Charles Lamb ; medal from Club to best forward, W. Kearney. An interesting programme was prepared of vocal and musical selections, also recitations given by members and friends. Refreshments were handed round, after which Mr Mason on behalf of the Tabernacle Football Club presented the President with a handsomely framed photograph of the team. Mr Baker feelingly thanked the members for the kind and unexpected gift. The gathering separated with the singing of " Auld Lang Syne." The photograph was from the studio of Mr F. W. Edwards, and reflected great credit on this well-known artist.