MEETINGS, ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 180, 31 July 1900, Page 3

MEETINGS, ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC.

ST. PAUL' SOCIAL,

A social was held, in St. Paul's Schoolroom last evening in aid of the fund for fencing the vicarage. The first part of the programme consisted of a lecture.by the Rev. J. Campbell, entitled "Lightning Plashes of Church History." After light refreshments had been handed round, the following musical prpm4ne^was gone through: Song, "The Old Cathedral," Miss Laing; "Across the Blue Sea," Mr A. Baker; "Asleep in the Deep, Mr Worrall; duet, "Friendship," Miss Boulton and |ytr Baker. Miss Nelson and Mr Phillpot played the accompaniments.

PRINCE ALBERT COLLEGE,

The meeting of the above Society was largely attended, when Mr' T. Jackson, M.A., gave a lecture on "Beethoven." Ihe lecturer handled his subject in a very able way, showing the chief characteristics of the master as a man and as a composer. His remarks were illustrated by the following musical -selections contributed by the following ladies: — Miss E. Holland, VFirst Movement, Allegro. ,o' • First Sonata, F Minor;" Miss White, song,"To Thee.My God;" Miss Stevenson and Miss Holland, "Two Movements, of Second. Sonata," for violin and piano; Miss Ella Simmonds, "Scherzo Movement of Tenth Sonata in G;" Miss White, song, "Morning:" At the next meeting the subject for discussion will be 'Should Bachelors be Taxed." Mr Patchett will (take the affirmative side ana Mr Cocbrow the negative.

CHINA MISSION MEETING

At the invitation of the Council of the cmna inland Mission a large - number of those Interested In the work of .the mission assembled jtfthe. V.M.C.A. Rooms la^t evenIng for the purpose of making Intercession for the safety of all missionaries, Christian •converts} ami 'Europeans }n China.' The Rev. R. F. Hacnlcol presided, and proceedings opened with n h.vmu and prayer. Mr W. Brakenrlg gave a short but earnest a,ddress, on the present crisis, No matter what hardships the missionaries had to undergo, no matter what perils beset them, they would consider it a privilege to serve their Master in such a way. They \vere •all terribly anxious about the fate of the missionaries In .China, but they should remember St. Paul's words, and pray for them, and especially for the Auckland , members amongst.them—t- Sister Blakeley, Brothers John Halls, George Nicholl, and the Rev. William Malcolm. Prayers were then offered up by several persons present, and the hymn "Peace, Perfect Peace," was sung.. ■

NEW ZEALAND DAIRY ASSOCIATION.

The annual re-unlon of employees .of the above Association took place at the Masonic Hall, Pukekohe, on Wednesday, when about--60 were present. Mr Wesley Bpragg, mau^ agtns partner, occupied the chair. The Chairman announced the awards for the' various special services rendered hy creamery managers In the super-excellence of their work. In this Connection ■Mr Spragg announced that in future a bonus of £5 would be given to every manager securing an average of 00 per cent, points for careful management. The following changes in the Upper Waikato staff were announced:—Mr Itunclman from Pukerlniu to Kewstead, Mr Jones from Hamilton to Klrlldrlroa, Mr Blaekniore (Whangarel, formerly with Reynolds and Co.) to Tamahere, Mr Graham, of Te Kowhal, to Pukerlrau. A chance will probably be made at Karaplro, but all other appointments will remain as before. The proposed changes in the dealings between the Association and its employees were very heartily approved by the latter. The good feeling existing was evidenced by the-compli-mentary references given expression to. The announcement that the next conference would be held at Ngaruawahla was greeted with cheers from the Upper Waikatos.