CHRISTCHURCH SAVAGE CLUB.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20039, 22 September 1930, Page 6

CHRISTCHURCH SAVAGE CLUB.

SOUTH CANTERBURY TRIBE'S VISIT.

The members of the South Canterbury Savage Club made their biennial raid on the Christchurch Savage Club on Saturday evening, when there was a very largo number of Savages present. The Thnaru Savages have a reputation for giving a high-class and entertaining programme, and Saturday night's korero was in keeping with that reputation, the programme consisting of instrumental trios, ducts, songs, and sketches, and humorous recitations, of a well-varied character. Before the korcro commenced the Great Chief of the Christchurch Club, Savage C. E. Jones, in welcoming tho visitors, spoke of the friendly relations existing between tho two clubs, and mentioned how the causo of Savagery had spread, and was increasing throughout tho Dominion. As president of the .New Zealand Kindred Clubs' Association, he, with Savage Loach, would be making a tour of thu .North Island Clubs next month.

Great Chief li. .Malcolm, oi the South | Canterbury duo, acknowledged the welcome, and said how much they looked forward to visiting Christchurch. As the visitors marched through the hapu to the tune of tho bagpipes, they were received with loud applause, which culminated in cheers when Savage Malcolm mounted the daia, with his pipe of peace and his axe. Before the installation of the Great Chief by Savage 11. Washer, Savage George Budd, as soloist, and the company sang a song of welcome, introducing the performers. Savage Malcolm, in his address, spoke of the great honour conferred upon him in leading a strong band of Savages, and how, when raiding this City, it was like coming home, as he was an old Christchurch Savage. A trio of instrumentalists, consisting of Savages F. J. Hyde (piano), G. Berryman ('cello), and K. Elphiek (violin), played iu a masterly manner the difficult Mendelssohn D Minor composition, arid received a generous encore. "The Blind Ploughman" and "Trooper Johnny Ludlow" enabled Savage H. Washer to show to the best advantage his pleasing baritone voice, whilst Savage C. Jenkins (the "Timani Harry Lauder") was successful in "Sailing up the Clyde," and in his encore song. Savages Morgan and Hyde played two pianoforte duets, "Csardas" (C. Bohm) and "Irish Tune" (Markham Lee) with artistry and good techniquo, whilst two character musical monologues, "My Egyptian Mummy," and a parody on "Mary of Argyle," by Savage Vernon, were well received. Savage Georgo Andrews sang with enthusiasm, "Kamate, Kamate," "Tho Stirrup Cup," and "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes," and was accorded the honour of a double encore. "The Disorderly Room," a military sketch, with popular martial airs, was successfully performed by Savages Dunn. Budd, Washer, and Williamson. Savage Malcolm, in Scots character, told several humorous stories, and for an encore gave "The Bottle." Savage George Griffiths delighted every, one. with his sleight-of-hand tricks and his spirit writing. "Humour at the piano" enabled Savage Los. Andrews to talk on many things such as "The j Blue Flamingo," and how a lecture on I birds is given from SYAs. One of the most enjoyable items of the evening was that given by Savage Inglis Todd, a blind violinist, who received a vociferous double encore for his numbers, consisting of "Bevcrie, Vieutemps," "Moto Perpetuoso" (Bohm), and "Amoriso" (Ehnan), which were played with artistry and splendid technique. "Three Married Martyrs" was a humorous sketch given by Savagos Murdoch, Wotherspoon, and Williamson, and two excellent 'cello solos, "Tarantelle" (Squire) and "A Memory" (Goring Thomas) played by Savage Geo. Berryman, were greatly enjoyed. Savage F. J. Hyde, who was made an honorary member of tho Christchurch Savage Club, some years ago for his sterling work as accompanist, was at the piano, and won the admiration of all by his excellent playing. At the close of the programme Savage C. E. Jones expressed the great pleasure members had derived from tho visit of Savage Malcolm and his warriors. The programme was a high-class one, said Savage Jones, and every item was excellently performed. Savage Jones expressed the opinion that whilst the people could listen to such high-class music as had been heard that evening, there was no need to worry over the "canned" music which was now so much in evidence. Savage Jones presented Savage Malcolm with the Christchnrch Savage Club'* badge, which carries with it tho honorary membership I of the Club.

Great Chief Malcolm replied, and thanked the club for its hearty welcome and hospitality. The singing of the closing ode concluded a most? enjoyable and enthusiastic korero. A Visit to Pleasant Point. Yesterday morning the visiting Savages were tho guests of the Christchurch Savage Club, and were taken for a motor ride to Pleasant Point, Now Brighton, after which they adjourned to Savage A. E. Loach's residence, "Helmia," Breeze's road, where morning tea was partaken of. During the proceedings Gieat Chief E. Malcolm presented Savage G. Berryman, who has been transferred from Timaru to Christchurch, with a set of crystal goblets, and a picture of Anne Hathaway's cottage for Mrs Berryman. In making the presentation the Great Chief spoke of the great enthusiasm and interest shown by the recipient towards the activities of the Timaru Club. He was. an excellent 'cello player, and what was South Canterbury's loss was Christchurch's gain, said Savage Malcolm. "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" was then sung. Savage Berryman thanked the Savages for their gifts, which would remind him of the very happy, times spent in the South Canterbury Club.

The presentation of prizes was humorously carried out by Savage Alex. Dey, president of the "Amen Corner," the recipients being: —Savages Malcolm, Dunn. Williamson, Murdoch, Mercer, Andrews, Washer, Jenkins, Budd, Griffiths, Watherspoon, Hyde, G. Andrews, Jowsey. and L. Andrews. Great Chief C. E. Jones referred to the great pleasure it had been for the Christchurch Savages to entertain the visitors, and how much they wore looking forward to their visit to Timaru next year. Cheers for Savage Loach and Mrs Loach ended a pleasant and enjoyable outing.