MEETINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 169, 19 July 1910, Page 2

MEETINGS.

H. iM. SMEETON, LTD. Last evening the staff of H. SI. Smeeton Ltd., were entertained at dinner by the managing director (Air H. M. Smeeton). The function took place at the Tiffin Rooms where the proprietor (Mr W. K. Crandell) ■had prepared a most excellent spread, and a very enjoyable evening w-as spent by all present.

The toast of "The King" having been duly honoured, ,Mr F. Crespin proposed the Orealth of the managing director and success to the firm.

In responding, Mr Smeeton said that he heartily welcomed these returning festivals, the occasions of .which enabled all to meet on a sociable footing and enjoy eacli other's company in a manner that was not possible in business. In the course of bis speech Mr 'Smeeton stated that lie intended the staff to participate in tie profits of the year as formerly, and, needless to say, the announcement was 'received -with acclamation. Mr Smeeton proceeded to indicate the enlargement of premises shortly to take tangible form, and relied upon the loyalty and cooperation of the stall while the alterations were in process.

■The following programme was contributed by those present, and was very greatly appreciated by all: Pianoforte solo, "Tarautelle," Miss Edna Smeeton; recital, "Farmyard Imitations," Mr L. Sawtell; song, "Time "Was When I ißored the Mountains," Mr T. Sehofield; duet, "Tel! Her I Love Her So," Misses P. and M. Murray; son" "Anchored," Mr F. Brinkler; glee, "The Catastrophe,' Miss P. Murray, Messrs T. Sehofield, H. C. Robinson and G. B. Boulton; song, "The Admiral's Broom," Mr T Turley; glee, "The Soldier's Farewell," Miss P Murray, Messrs T. Schofleld, H. C. Robinson and G. B. Boulton. ■ "EGYPT," TO-NIGHT, — In the magnificent succession of limelight views "Which will illustrate Father Sullivan's lecture on his Egyptian experiences, In the Hibernian Hall, at 8 o'clock to-night, •will be seen the only authentic likeness ■which the world possesses to-day of Cleopatra, ancient Egypt's beauteous Queen, the ambalmed body of Sesostris the Pharaoh who -controlled the destinies'of the old time world, from the banks of the Nile, Just as the royal corpse lies in Its coffin to-day in Egypt, after a sojourn of 3500 years in the tomb. The subject of Egypt is always one of weirdly fascinating interest; turpr comrs from the very midst of the scenes and incidents lie describes.