MEETINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 243, 13 October 1910, Page 6

MEETINGS.

MR. HEAD-LEM, TUB ENTERTAINER. One of the cleverest entertainers we have had round this way for some rime is Mr. I Ed-ward Headlem. who pleased a large audi-l ence last Bight iv. St. Andrew's Hall, Sy-I monds-street. .His versatility is remarkable.] With the aid of a piano, he provides a programme that includes musical sketches, recitations, monologues, etc., in endless variety, aud keeps his audience amused from beginning to end. His best items were original, but he has also made a Judicious selection from the repertoires of Lesiie Harris, Bransby Williams, and George Grossmtth. Some of the must successful items were "Singers and Songs, :, "Concerning Three Blind Mice." --Only." "My I'al Bill," and "Devil May Care." Mr. Headlem was assisted by Mr. Alf. Bartley, who played two beautiful organ eolos.

ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY. Between fifty aud sixty ladies attended at Leys Institute on Tuesday for the purpose of -forming- a class of instruction under fhc auspices of the Royal Life Saving Society. The hon. secretary (Mr Paul McNauiee) was in attendance, and after the objects ot the society had been explained, the chairs were cleared in front of the platform, and four practical demonstrations were given of methods of saving a person In danger of drowning. A class will be formed this evening in Leys Institute for men. Mr McNo-mee stated that already over 1000 had joined classes in Auckland, and were receiving instructions of special value, now that the bathing season has started. There was a good number present at Leys Institute last nlglrt, when the classes for the male adult members of the Auckland LifeSaving Society were commenced. Mr. A. WingaLe-Mullis, chief instructor to the society, explained the work, and great interest was displayed by those present. New members to the number of 32 were euroUed last evening. Classes will be held this evening for ladies, and to-morrow evening for men. 'EPSOM ROAD BOARD. The meeting of the Epsom Road Board, held on Tuesday. was attended by Messes W. R. Bloomfieid (chairman), E. T. Jones, T. Grainger and A. McDonald. Church-road.—'Mr Thos. Fordyce wrote drawing attention tx> the dangerous condition of Church-road past .the old mill, and suK3»<-st<Kl t_t something lie done in the removal at the rocks to make the roadway passable. He offered to supply material. jlt was deckled to secure an estimate of the [cost of the work, and to ascertain from landowners interested what amount they are prepared to con-tribute. Sanitary Depot.—The District Health Officer iDr. Makgill) wrote suggesting a conference o£ neigh-lwrnring local bodies to consider the advisability of acquiring a sanitary depots It was pointed out that a good many years would elapse before the sewerage system was extended throughout suburban dlstrk-ts, and it was suggested that a suitable site for a depot could be secured towards the Manukau Harbour, near the boundary between the Mt. Roskill and Avondale districts. The Board agreed to attend any conference arranged. GREY LYNN LODGE, 1.0. G.T. The Hope cf Grey Ltoti Lodpc. 1.0. G.T., met on Tuesday, when the district officers paid an official visit. There was a crowded attendance, tbe District Chief Templar (jßro. T. M. Moore) presiding. The matter of the Government Licensing Bill was referred to by the D.8.5., and tbe following resolution was passed unanimously: "That while supporting the new Ucensmg Bill generally, this lodge strongly objects to anything short of bare majority rule and also urges the Government to provide iv the bill for the abolition of the locker system." OX'EHUNGA CONGU—GATIONAIi CHDiRCII. The Onehunga Congregational Church held their anniversary tea ou Tuesday, when , there was a large attendance. After jos- ! tice had been done to the good things provided a very ii.fr-. ing programme of songs and recitations was given by the children. Addresses were given by the Rev. J Yonng and Mr. W. I>ykcs. The annual distribution of Sunday school prizes took place during the evening. j ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. Several matters of general interest were deaK with at the meeting of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society on Tuesday*. It was reported that the young pheasants in most districts were quite numerous this season, which "was ascribed to a great extent to the slaughter of hawks, in consequence of the reward offered for the destruction of those birds. An Invitation was received from one of the Waikato cln_ to make visits to some centrally-situated locality to give addresses explanatory of the good work done by acclimatisation societies and the large number of various kinds of game liberated. The meeting decided to try and comply With. •the invitation at an early date. I It was also mentioned that the Society had received a large supply of ova of the brown .trout from .the Government, aud that fry from the same had been suwessfully ■batched and distributed, being apparently thoroughly healthy. The demands for fry and ova "were in excess of what the Society conid cope with this season, but It was decided to spare no efforts in the future to meet all requirements. THE MAORI MISSIOIN6. At St. John's Church, Ponsonby, last evening, the Rev. T. G. Brooke repeated his interesting lecture on "The Tragedy and .Romance of Our Maori Missions" before an appreciative audience. A collection was taken up in aid of the Methodist Home Mission il?nnd. Tho lecture will be repeated at the Bayfield Church, Ponsonby, to-night. ANNIVERSARY GATHERING. A children's tea and concert was held last evening in Beresford Hall iv continuation of the celebration of tbe anniversary of the foundation of the Congregational Sunday School. It is almost needless to state that there was a good attendance at the tea. and the hail was simply packed for the concert held subsequently. The programme submitted was an excellent one, including a cantata entitled "Inspector for an Hoot," which -had been got up under the direction of Miss M. Kearney, who was thanked by the chairman (Rev. H. Steele Craik) for the attention and trouble she had given to assure success. "Snowflakes" was also sung by the scholars, anil the chorus "Red, White and Blue," the latter being accompanied by an effective flora! march. The final item was the ••Good-bye" chorus, -which was also well done. During the evening, the chairman, on behalf of the teachers and scholars, presented a number of volumes to Mr F. Matthews (who has resigned the position of superintendent), aft a mark of esteem of the long and faithfnl service rendered by that gentleman to the Sunday School. MT. ROS_U_ ROAD BOARD. The Mount Roskill Road Board met last night. There were present: Messrs. Chas. Ba«ley (chairman), T. E. Hayr, C. Worrall, J. Haslett, B. J. Herd, .1. Amhury. Condolence.—Votes of condolence were passed to Mrs. Ca.pt. Waterman on the death of her son; to Mr. E. B. Kinlock, on ■the loss of his wife. Road Exchanging.—The deputation appointed to wait upon the Onehunga Borongh Council in reference to the legal exchange of the lower portion of Jit Albert-road and a section of the upper portion of Trafalgarstreet, reported that tbey expected the change would be effected without any hitch. ■Manukau Harbour Endowment.—A communication was received from the Minister for Marine to the effect that the roading of the Manukau Harbour endowment (situated in the Mt. Roskill district) would receive attention at an early dale, aud the land be opened up. New Koads.— IMans were submitted by the cbairmau for eight miles of new roads, which he said when completed would open up over 4000 acres of goVI land handy to the city. The steepest grade on these roads would be equal to 1 in IS, which would be most favourable in the event of tramlines being laid down. He further stated that he was quite satisfied that within a few months the Board would he in a position to discuss the advisability of securing a tram service.