MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 238, 5 October 1908, Page 3

MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

riTT-OTKEET CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. The 42nd anniversary of the Pitt-street Methodist Church wto celebrated yesterday, when special services were held. The Rev. W. Gray Dlxon, M.A., preached in the morning, the choir sang anthems, and Mr W. It. Stewart sang:. a solo. In the afternoon a sacred concert was held, thtwe assisting being Mrs Hamilton Hodges, Mrs 'Fray, Miss Tudehope. Mrs Phillips, the united choirs of Pitt-street and Graftonroad churches, Mr J.Ferriday, and Mr J. H. -Fray. The Rev. S. J-. Gibson delivered nn address. In the evening, the Rev. J. A. Ltzxford preached, Mrs Fray sang- a solo, . and Miss Probert, Mrs 'Hawkins, and Messrs James and Hawkins sang a ajartet. There were large congregationsrfet each of the services. The anniversary celebrations will be con- * tinned to-morrow evening, when the annnal c meeting of the congregation will- bej held r. in the Sunday School. c

HEADMASTERS' ASSOCIATION. t

A well attended meeting of the Headmas- t tens' Association was held on Friday last, < Mr J. R. Whltaker presiding. Mr E. C. 1 Pnrdie, member of the Board of Education, j was present by Invitation, and conferred J with members regarding the proposals he , is bringing before the Board for the pro- < motion of teachers. This scheme is based upon the principles of a similar scheme which was accepted by the Board ~of Education some years ago, but which was not brought Into effect. Mr Pnrdie said, that failing the immediate adoption of a promotion scheme for the whole Dominion, the Auckland district was ' peculiarly suited to try the merits of a method which he believed would help to solve the difficult problem of grading and * promoting teachers according to an equitable well defined plan. Mr Pnrdie's proposals; which have already been published, were considered in ■ detail, and fully approved of, excepting the allocation of marks for efficiency, etc., anon 1 which question, however, members were ' equally divided. . I Gratification was expressed by members that a proposal which so much affected the ' welfare of teachers should have bern ' bronpht forward by Mr Purdie. add he was I accorded a hearty vote of thanks. 1 It was also resolved to write to the Board I of Education urging upon it the adoption of the scheme. , - i

METHODIST BUXDAI SCHOOL.

■s?* anniversary services in connection with the Devonport Methodist Sunday School were held yesterday. In the moraine the service was conducted by the Rev. H. X, Kemptoo, and in the evening by the Bey. K. Taylor. At 3 p.m. Mr Kempt on delivered an address to parents and teachers nnd scholars, collections being taken np at each service in aid of the school fnndn. Oμ Wednesday next the annual tea and pnbJlc meeting in connection wit hthe chnrch will be held.

AKCKLAHD OHSPHAHS- CXTJB.

AaeMand Orphans' Clnb was heM oa about three hnntfrei A very attractive programme wu provided. The «m of the evening was, undoubtedly, the opening selection by the orcheetn—Sibelin's toae popm •'Fintandia," a delightful composition, ntnmted with the sombre romanticism of the North. Beginning' with a progression of huge uonorons chords, after various transitions In key tonality, a section of a gloomy character is reached, a change In tempo to allegro moderate leading; to the main section of the work. As a tone picture, the work is a lnrkl and forceful expression of temperament—gloom, exaltation, pathos, and infinite tenderness being the emotional phaess the construction falls upon. The work is one that calls for skilful treatment, and the ; I fine Interpretation glren by the orchestra reflects very great credit on the members individually and colleetiTely. ' The condnctor of the orchestra was Mr ' Colin Mutton, UU.M., and the leader Mr !; Leo Logan. Mr Cardoo, new to Auckland ■ audiences, recited "Lasca," and in response "to a recall "Uncle Podger." Any addition '! to the elocutionary ranks of Auckland's I amateur entertainers is welcome, and Mr 1 ! Cordon, who comes with a bis Anstra- •! llan reputation. Is certainly adequate. ■ i Others who contributed to the even- • I ing's amusement were Messrs Geo. Poore, •! A. Ballance; G. van Hecke, Drew Benning- '! ton. and Jas. Lonergan. • I During the evening the Chairman an- • I noonced that Mr Jas. Lonergan was leaving 1 Auckland for Australia shortly to pursue ' his musical studies, and a farewell concert • would be tendered to him on October 27th. " Mr Lonergan is a promising yonns vocalist. : who infuses much dramatic power into his 'art He possesses a rich baritone voice, 'and thoujrh his notes are fantty in *he 1 npper register, he obtains some very nne : tones In the middle and lower register, and "I he should Improve much with training.