DUNEDIN.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9816, 27 August 1897, Page 2

DUNEDIN.

The meeting of the Rahanga Club took place on Monday evening at Mrs W. Neill's house; it was a visitors' evening, and consequently largely attended. Mrs Hocken noted as chairwoman and had provided a most entertaining evening, herself painting the pretty programme, which was a repreeeotation of Maori life. The first item was a eons by Miss £. Neill. Mrs Shand and Mrs Cargill gave a short Scotch sketch, depicting the parting of an old mother from her son when he goes to make his fortune in London, which was most ably rendered. Miss T. Bartleraan read a short essay on a young musician, a perfect marvel as an infant prodigy. Miss Boyd played a piano solo, which brought the first part of the programme to a oonoluftion, and the tea and coffee was appreciated. Miss L. Shand Bang two exceedingly pretty songs which were much admired. Miss Turton gave a good exhibition of Indian club exercise, which received the most hearty applause. The evening was brought to a conclusion with a clever little play entitled " The Mouse Teap," acted by Miss Robinson and Miss B. Ncall. This small drama called forth much merriment, and great credit is dne to the actresses for the smart manner in which it was rendered. Amongst those present were Mrs Petre, Mrs Valentine, Mrs G. Denniston, Mrs C. TurnbuU, Mrs R. Gilkison (Clyde), Mrs Henderson, Miss Gilkison, the Misses Stse, the Misses Rattray, the Misses Reynolds, the Misses Cargill, Miws F. Mills, the Misses Miller, Mrs Woodhouse, and many others. On Wednesday evening one of the much Appreciated orchestral concerts was held in She A&ridiiturai Hall, And, as usual, every available seat was occupied. The music was, perhaps, heavier than usual, but was rendered with so much skill and delicate sympathy and effective style that the audience were tmsxumous in expressingtheir gratification. Beethoven's symphony No. 1 was no doubt the best feature of the evening, and was a great treat; it is seldom that we have an opportunity bere, of listening to music of this high class, 60 admirably rendered. The only vocalist of the evening was Miss Corrick of Christchurcb, who has an exceedingly sweet soprano voice, and renders difficult passages of music with perfect ease and good style ; I am sure that all who were present; at the concert on Wednesday evening felt more than gratified with the musical treat* which they had enjoyed. Mrs George DenuisUui gave a most delightful munu'-al party on Wednesday evening. The large and handsome house looked well, ixSgutly lighted up in every part: the varatnlah waa enclosed and comfortably.jp&rnishecl, although the evening was too permit the guests to make much use aof attractive corners. Mrs Penmston wore a handsome black brocade, and Miss Dennistofi Jpoked very well in cream silk. Mrs Reynolds played a brilliant£>iano soto; wtejsh wasmuch eaaoffed*.

Mis Roso sans a lovely sang, delighting everyone. Songs were also sung by Miss Ft. Reynolds, Mr Hunter, Mr Turner, and one or two others. The beautiful supp#r was most tastefully arranged, and much appreciated. There were present, the Hon. Mr Oliver and Mrs Oliver, Dr. and Mrs Mr and Mrs Mclland, Mr and Mrs VVoodhou*c, Dr. and Mrs Davis, Mra Ritchie, Mrs Colqii'iounc, Mrs Martin, Mrs Sinclair Thomson, Mrs ButU'-rwoi'lh, Mr and Mrs Leslie Reynold-*, the Mi<~e3 Reynolds, Miss Neil!, Miss Ohurton, Miss Batcheloi-, the Misses Farquhar, the Mioses Cargill, Miss Rattray and niatiV othcr.-t.

I hear that Misa N. Baldwin, who left for England at the beginning of this year, was to have been married on August 11th to Mr C. Robertson, and is goiujj to reside in London.

Shirley.