HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 266, 5 August 1932, Page 15

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

LOWER HUTT CONCERT To Aid Church Funds PLEASING PROGRAMME Au excellent concert, held in aid of St. James’s Church funds was held in St. James’s Hall, Lower Hutt, recently. There was a large and appreciative audience, and the financial result should be most satisfactory. The entertainment opened with the singing of three delightful part-songs, "Songs of, Sunshine,’ "Shepherd’s Lullaby,” and "Evening’’ by members ot the Ladies’ Musical Club, after which Miss V. Mcßain’s playing of Beethoven’s “Scottish Dance” received applause. Miiss Rose Carte was most entertaining in a humourous sketch, and had to respond to an encore. Mrs. Gentry then played Grieg’s “Carnival” and in response to an encore played Carelli’s “Gavotte.” Miss Marjorie Fletcher’s violin solo “Czardas,” played with undoubted artistry, was the next item, and Miss Fletcher’s encore number was "Mignonette.” Miss McCarthy then sang very pleasingly "Meadow Sweet,” and "I Love You Truly.” Mr. James Fordie sang “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes,” and as an encore “Red Devon by the Sea.” Miss Nea Jervis, who possesses a contralto voice of pleasing quality, was next heard in “Prayer To The Nile,” and received an enthusiastic encore. An entertaining sketch “Mrs Murphy on Honesty” (in character) was then given by Miss Carte, who responded with "Bobby Burns.” Miss McCarthy next sang “When the Dream is True,” and “Not Understood,” and Miss Fletcher played “Wien,” (Kreisler). In the second half of the programme Miss Jervis sang “Tally Ho,” and “Early One Morning,” and Mr. Fordie ‘‘McGregor’s Gathering,” and Toselli’s “Serenade.” Two plays were given, the first was “Evening Dress Indispensable,” which depicted a modernish daughter (Miss Hansell), her mother (Miss Mason), “Young Man,” (Mr. J. Welch), the maid (Miss Greenwood), and “Herbert,” (Mr. Foster). The young man finds his wooing of the daughter, who has embraced the “self-expression” cult, a very difficult business, and the method ty which the mother brings her daughter to her senses is most clever and original. The second play, “Heroes All,” depicts the unwonted spectacle of a burglar tendering timely advice to the one he proposes to burgle, as to the necessity, if he is to preserve his wife’s love and admiration, of appearing a hero in her eyes. They part, and the latter acts in the manner prescribed by the burglar, thereby gaining the lasting respect of his wife. Mr. Bishop took the part of the householder, ' and Captain Middleton that of the burglar, and Miss Hansell that of the wife.

The evening concluded with the singing of a. good-night song terminating in the National Anthem by the Musical Club members. During the evening Mr. House, on behalf of the vestry and parishioners, thanked Mrs, Leighton and the performers for the concert, and the financial aid to the church funds. The accompanistes for the evening were Mrs. Gentry, Miss Lucas, and. Miss Mcßain.

LODGE BUSINESS Te-Atamai Encampment Two candidates were proposed for membership at the last meeting of the Te-Atamai Encampment No. 11, 1.0.0. F., Hutt Valley District, when Patriarch C. E. Tanner, C.P., presided over a large attendance. The greater part of the evening was occupied by the transaction of business. Several accounts were passed for payment, and various committees were appointed. Patriarchs A. H. Valentine, P.G.M., P.C.P. (Dunedin), and G. D. Muirhead, D.D.G.S. (Gisborne), were elected life honorary members of the new encampment, as an appreciation of their services to the lodge. Patriarch A. 11. Valentine donated a substantial sum toward the social side of the encampment, and Patriarch J. Laidlaw presented two shields, one for “five hundred” and one for cribbage. A brief but interesting lecturette on the principles and ideals of the highest’ branch of the Order was given by Patriarch S. Kay, H.P.. and an official visit was received from Patriarch P. J. Lee, C.P., and officers of Port Nicholson Encampment No. 6, Wellington, among whom were Patriarchs J. C. E. Turner, P.C.P., and F. J. Jones, P.C.P. A vote of welcome was accorded the visitors, who suitably replied, wishing the -encampment every success. Fraternal greetings from two encampments in New South Wales were conveyed by a visiting patriarch.

INTERNATIONAL PEACE Address at Lower Hutt “Prosperity, even in its narrowest commercial sense; depends upon international peace,” said Air. W. J. McEldowney, speaking on the subject, “Internationalism—ls It Possible,” at the Lyceum Hall Dower Hutt, on Wednesday evening. Air. H. P. Kidson was in the chair. In. tracing the history of international relations, Sir. McEldowney showed how barriers had not always existed between nation and nation. The authority of the church in the early and middle ages in Europe pointed out how powerfully it bound together all the countries of Christendom. The speaker pointed out the progress of nations in the last two or three centuries, when national hatreds, and worse still, fear of attack from their neighbours had become «-o strong. First among the causes of war was this fear of attack. The last war had made all the nations see the urgent necessity for international co-operation, and the only alternative was the destruction of the present civilisation. This co-operation had an ethical background, but it was prompted largely oy the law of stern necessity. The most powerful force bringing it about was international trade, and the international cartels controlling the great industries of the world were becoming more powerful every year. All things pointed to the growth of this feeling of inter-dependence among the nations. The League of Nations’ machinery, however imperfect it might be, was working t,o break down the old barriers and prejudices. At the conclusion of his address a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. McEldowney. SOCIAL EVENING St. David Choir Members Choir members of St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Upper Hutt, held a social evening in the guild room of the church recently. Intrigued by the title on the tickets, "Mystery Supper and Short Concert,” some ninety persons were present, and a novel and interesting evening was spent. The programme was introduced by community singing, the roundelay “London Fire” proving most popular. Vocal items were given by Miss Ruth Pierard, accompanied by Airs. Pierard, and Mesdmnes Querie and Withell sang a duet. Mrs. Hirsclihorn sang three songs. Competitions were won by the Misses Prier and Hercock and Masters G. Hunt. Stewart. Clyde ami I. Watson. The distribution of the menu at 9 p.m introduced the “Mystery Supper.” Twenty items were listed. Right waiters, wearing coloured aprons and jaunty caps, solicited orders. The problem was to select a suitable liquid from such entries ns “Aromatic Cap” or “Pay your money and risk it.” and a substantial eatable from such items as “A Good Investment” or “Hallucinations." Eventually all were served, and the evening’s entertainment was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem.

PLUNK.ET SOCIETY Petone Branch’s Meeting That the committee had carried the year's work to a successful conclusion and produced a splendid report considering the trying times was the opinion expressed by the Mayor of Petone, Mr. D. McKenzie, at the tenth annual meeting of the Petone branch of the Plunket Society recently. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet Mr. McKenzie said be had always taken a keen interest in the work of the Plunket Society, which was doing a noble work. Professor Dawson had said that attention had to be directed to the mother, and it was a manifestation of the truest and highest iu life that with the knowledge they had attained practically all difficulties could be overcome. Mr. V. A. Noble, in proposing Mrs. R. C. Kirk as president for the coming year, thought that the branch was fortunate iu having such an energetic worker. In reply Mrs.. Kirk said that she had made several efforts to relinquish her duties, but owing to the difficulties ahead had decided to carry on. She also referred to the nurse's capable and attentive work. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. R. C. Kirk; vice-presidents, Mesdames G. Cook, Falder, Louisson, Brocklebank, Messrs. J. W. McEwan, J. R. Carey, W. G. Lodder, D. McKenzie, and the Rev.- J. C. Loan; advisory board, Dr. Harding,’ Messrs. R. E. Harding, J. W. McEwan, B. M. Anderson. Dr. Donald, Dr. John Harding, and Dr. Bakewell; men’s cbmmittee, Messrs. W. S. Lochhead, R. A. Hartley, V. A. Noble, A. Scholefield, C. Brocklebank and A. E. Pattinson: general committee, Mesdames Falder. Brocklebank, Sargisson, Louisson, Jenner, Frame, Davis. Anderson, Evans, Pattinson and Miss Collie; associate members. Mesdames Yates and Bennett ; honorary auditor, Mr. W. C. Burd; honorary secretary, Miss Wilson ; honorary treasurer, Mrs. O’Brien.