MUSICAL PROGRAMME AT ITALIAN SOCIETY

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 234, 1 July 1939, Page 3 (Supplement)

MUSICAL PROGRAMME AT ITALIAN SOCIETY

Dr. d’Acuhzo’, Consul for Italy, presided over the recent meeting of the Dante Alighieri Society, Wellington, when the clubrooms were well filled. Signora d’Acunzo, in peasant costume, gave, a monologue entitled “H cor■rente.” She acted the part of a peasant girl who tells in a humorous manner the story of her difficulty in trying to cross a stream, the bridge of which had been washed away, and how this led to her meeting with the man who eventually became her husband. The programme was mainly composed of musical items and was opened by Miss Fergus, who sang charmingly “italy” (Mendelssohn) and “Caro mio ben” (Giordana) ; Mr. Thomas gave two solos. “Panis Apgelicus” (Cesar Franck) and “Wher’er You Walk" (Handel). Both singers were very warmly applauded. Miss Fitzgerald acted as accompanist. Miss Lewis, accompanied by Mr. Brian McMillan, charmed those present with her singing, of “A tors e lui” I'Traviata), and “Lo! Here the Gentle Lark” (Bishop).' Having regard to the success of the community singing at the previous meeting of the society, and in answer to requests from those present on this occasion, the entertainment came to an end with the combined singing of “L’lnno a Roma” and “La p&nna nera,” Signor Comparing accompanied by Signora Comparini, taking the leadersliip of the singing, which was greatly enjoyed by' all. During the early part of the evening Signor Roggero conducted the usual language class and this was attended by a particularly large number. As usual, 'the dispensing' of supper provided a pleasant opportunity for general conversation and. this brought another .successful- meeting.-of the society to' a close.

BRIDGE PARTY FOR SCOUTS •Mrs. J. Vogel, assisted by Mrs. C. Halford, Petone, was hostess on Wednesday night at an informal auction bridge party at “Aorangi,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vogel, Woburn Road, Lower Hutt. Mrs. Vogel wore a slightly trained graceful frock of black silk velvet with short split sleeves., and Mrs. Halford was in a long-sleeved frock of electric blue silk sari cloth embroidered in silver. ’ There were glowing log fires in the receptionrooms, and bowls of hydrangeas and autumn leaves were etched against the pastel-shaded walls in'colourful contrast. In the centre of the dainty supper tables in the dining-room were flat bowls of. flowers. Mrs. Vogel welcomed her guests and thanked them for coming, explaining that proceeds of the party were to assist in purchasing equipment for the Centennial scout jamboree camp. Several other Hutt hostesses are giving parties for the same object within the next few weeks. The players were: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. T. Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. W. McGill, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Hay, Mr. and, Mrs. J. V. Stevens, Mesdames M, Manson, P. D. Trickett, K. Lockett, H. Firth, R. A. Usmar, R. A. Armstrong, J. E. August, C. J. Dwyer, G. Cook, W. G. Lodder, J. C. Burns, G. R. Millward, Vere Curtis, A. Miller, M. Feist, G. Porter, A. Jeuness, K. K. Watts, J. Passmore, C. Howard, H. N. Maunder, J. Mitchell, W. M. Walker, A. R. Jenkins; Misses E. Horlor, O. Mitchell, G. Hadwin, J. I. and M. Stewart; Messrs. F. and J. Darnell. G. Mureh and C. Halford. The prizewinners were Mrs. J. N. Maunder and Mr. J. Darnell.