SOCIAL MEETINGS AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 8359, 19 December 1892, Page 6

SOCIAL MEETINGS AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

The pupils attending St. Joseph's school, Temuka, gave their annual musical and dramatic entertainment in the-. Volunteer Hall, Texnuka, on Friday eeeaing, when, aa usual, there was a crowded a.Efcend*oce. The perfermadfee comprised a cantata, "Snow White;" a comedy, "The Bed Chignon;" several dialogued and sketches, and a number of vocal and instrumental selections. So many children took par t and all performed so well that there is no occasion to make special mention of any particular item, but the Sisters of St. Joseph's are to be congratulated on the result of their training, and also upon the care and taste displayed iv che dressing and mounting of the cautata.

The annual picnic of the Weedons Band of Hope was held at Greycliffe, the property of Mr Grey, of Tai Tapa, on Deceraber 13th. A start was made from Weedons shortly after eight o'clock, with splendid weather. After spending the day in rambles through the bush fern gathering, &c., tea was partaken of, aad a start was made on the return journey, everyone having thoronghly enjoyed themselves, and heartily joining iv fcbe three clieers which were given for Mr Grey for his kindness iv grunting the use of his property. The Rev. E. A. Scott and Mrs Soofet were entertained at a farewell gathering in the Seafield schoolroom on Tuesday evening. Air A. H. Ayrcon presided, and on behalf of the residents in the district presented Mr Scott with a complete set of table cutlery and a pair of entree dishes, bearing the inscription, " Presented to the Rev. E. A. Scott as a token of esteem from the Seaiiald congregation. Seatieid, December 15th, 1894." A sum of money was presented to Mrs Scott for the purpose of purchasing a keepsake. Mr Scdtt suitably acknowledged the presents. A programme of music was gone through by Mrs Lunbie, the Misses Richardson, the Misses Bruce, Miss Stewart, the Rev. Mr ■ Scott, and Mr Lambie. Refreshments were provided by Mesdames Ayrton, Bruce, Ooliiaon, Richardson and Hampton.

On Thursday evening, in the O.ldfellows' Hall, Kaiapoi, the annual entertainment in aid of the school prize fund was held. The hail was densely crowded, and the receipts were over £25. A long programme, submitted by Mr R. J. Alexauder and his pupils, included piano selections and songs by Missu3 Legg, Wilson (2), Baker, Mathevvs and Alexander ; piano and cornet duet, Miss Baker and Master Hoskins; action soug3, with fans aud drums, by the infanta under Miss Johnston ; dialogue, " Dolly : s Doctor," Edna Brighting and H. Eiien ; recitation, " Chameleoa," Millie Pearce, L. Moore, D. and 0. Hemplemau; " Sambro's sea voyage," F. Mathews and C. Harper. Re3ita.taona—" Mr Nobody," S.Evans; " Little Jiui," Winnie Hemplemau; "A boy's griuvauco" (which was weU dramatised), Tom Bardou; "Mrs Caudle's lecture,"'Miss E. Coleman. The scholars sang a, number of part songs. A squad of Rifle Cadets, under Lieutenant Garrard, gave ai exposition of physical drill with arms, to the accompaniment of Bugler Hopkins; and, under Mr M. Lynakay, a gymnastic performance wa3 given by Read Bros. J., Lyus.key, Baker Bros., and W. Anderson, whose feats as boneless contortionists were very clever. At the close a vote of thanks to the performers was proposed by Rev. G. Bond, seconded by Rev. H. H. Mathiaa, and Mr Alexauder responded. Mr R. Moore, Chairman of the Committee, before tha National Anthem was sung, announced that the distribution of prizes would take place at the school on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.

Oα Thursday evening ths Pastime Assembly gave its first social in St. Saviour's schoolroom. The room itself was prettily decorated. A liberal programme of dances was gone through, with several extras. Between the dances. light refreshments were served. Songs were givea by Mis 3 Tongs, Messrs Young, Edwards, Hitchiugs, and Faterson. The catering was in experienced hands, and th& arrangements gave entire satisfaction. lThe aunual tneat" of the Windsor Wes-., leyan Sunday-scraool wa3 held ou December?. 16th in the grounds of Geo. King, Esq., at' Burwood. There was a large gathering of children and their friends. The sports were carried out in a spirited manner, and each child received a toy or useful article. A capital dinner and tea was provided for all. The whole of the arrangements were entrusted to Mesdames Richardson, Brice and Turaer, who, with the aid of a number of volunteers on the grouud, brought the day's outing to a successful issue. The annual picnic in connection with the Wotflstou Bible Christian Sunday school was held on Friday last in a paddock on St. John's road kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Penrose. It was well attended, and. was in every way a complete success.

The Salvation Army had a field day on Friday in a paddock in Barbadoes and Lichfield streets. The three city corps (Christchurch, Sydenham, aud Lin wood) mustered in Cathedral square in the morning, when a meeting was held, after which a procession was formed, and headed by the three bands they all marched to the grounds. Here great preparations had been made by the Linwood Corps to add to the comfort of the visitors. Tents had been erected in which any one could leave their parcels, &c, or get a wash, duriug the day. A very large tent was erected, open at each side in which the meetings were held during the day, and. which-also helped as a shelter. The Rescue Home officers had a stall, at which children's clothing, under clothing, &c, coiild be got. Immediately after arrival a number of games were improvised by the officera present, and, were entered into largely by both seniors aud juniors. Another attraction for the juniors was two donkeys, kindly lent by a friend to give the little 6nea a ride. Tsvo meetings were held during the day, one of which was presided over by Major Vince, at which addresses were given by both the officers and soldiers. Theother one was led by Major Veel, and was a musical one. At half-past four a monster tea was held in the large tent. While this was taking place a junior meeting was going on outside, led by Captain W. Dixon, after which they had tea. In the evening an Indian meeting was held in the Linwood Barracks, which was led by Major Vince. This concluded what was unanimously pronounced the most successful outing held by the Army in Chriatchurch.