MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

Auckland Star, Volume XXXV, Issue 51, 29 February 1904, Page 2

MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

SOIKEI2 AT aiANGKKEv A largely attended soiree in connection with the Manuel' l -' Presbyterian Church was I held on Wednesday 111 lUe Public Hull, Mr. •\\ . K. Mueaey, M.t1.1t., iir*»t*ldlUK, owing to the pastor, tne Hey. J. Beatlle, having only just recovered from a serious illness. The ladies admirably catered ior those who attended the tea, and a pleasing inu- ! sieul pioyiuniLLie was (jiovuicil Iα Lue t'VL'U* i lug. The choir sang anthems, Miss Tuyi.)i' and Miss Wyman gave 'cello and piuuo selections, Messrs. Snowdeu and L). Uuunie : vocal selections, and Mr. Pople a recttai tiou. Addresses were given by the Rev. Mr. Weddersiioou (Onehuuga), the pastor, Mr. Massey, and Mr. E. Allen, and the usual votes of thanks ended a very enjoyuble eveulug. SCHOOL CONCERT AT PAKURANGA. A concert to provide funds for framing and hanging plctuies In the Pakuranga public school took place on Friday evening In rhe Pakuranga Hall, which was well filled. Mr. Fitzpatrick. chairman of the school committee, presided. The programme included several items by the children, who had been well trained by Miss Elsie Green, while friends from a wide area also contributed, the items being as follows: — Overture, selections from "II Tiovntore," MUs Klsle Green; chorus, " God Defend N v Zealand," scholars; song, " Margery May," Mr. A. Green; selections on the Ktamaphone, Mr. Williams: recitation and tableau, "The Alarm," Miss Elsie Miller; action song. " Pinafore Dance,'• ex-pupils; recitation lin character), " The Ilosjitni Nuise," Miss Rnthle Pryne; character dret, "Gipsy Countess," Miss T. Roberts and Mr. A. Green; huinorons song Pickles, ,, scholars. The sncond part of the concert consisted of an operetta, entitled. " Inspector for Rn Hour." the principal characters being sustained by Miss Flsie Green. Mr. A. Hannah. Mnsteis C Thompson, R. Hattawny. and J. Bruce' the choruses beiug rendered by the chllHARVEST THANKSGIVING. Successful harvest thnnkssivinj: relehrntions wore held In St. David's Presbvtcrinn Chnph Khyher Pass-road, yesterday the Rev. Gray Dixon preaching in the motiiInir and evenincr to large eon?re?ntlons The choir, eondnefed by Mr. J. H. Hnrvey. santhe sperinl nit'sir nicely, and the church was prettily decorated. DRUIDS. The quarterly meetine of the Auckland r>odf?e of Druids was held on t..e 23rd inst., I when a large number 01 members were iri i attendance to witrpss the tnst.nllation of Bro. W. Feck as District President. The ceremony was carried out by Rro. .7. Ppet. P.DP., In a vt>rv Impressive manner. The then adlourned to harmony, when i D.G.V.P. Brn. W. Rle-omfieli. on behalf of the members of Auckland and Ponsonbv Lodges, presented Bro. J. Peet with a handsome P.A. jewel In recognition of service rendered In the cause of Druldlsm. Bro. Peet thanked the brethren in a few well chosen remarks. The remainder of the evening was spent In harmony, sev°ral toasts being duly honoured ana songs given by the brothers. An enjoyable evening was hrotrht to a close by singing Aald Lang Syne.