MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS. [From December 6 to, January 6.]

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XXVII, Issue 4180, 6 January 1871, Page 7

MEETINGS AND AMUS EMENTS. [ From December 6 to, January 6.]

A meeting of the Regatta Club was h«ld on December 7, at the Club-room, j Thames hotel, Q. Yon der Heyde, Esq., Jin t the chair. The Hon. Secretary (Mr. M| Niccol) informed the meeting that he had received answers from Ms Excellency $ie (Governor and his Honor the Superintendent, accepting the offices of Patron and Vice-Patron of the Club. The following gentlemen wer«j elected as a subcommittee to draw up & programme or the forthcoming regatta, viz. :—Paptain Williams, Messrs. Copland, Fletcher, and the Secretary. Captain Clayton was elected umpire, and Mr, Copland starter. The last of the series of entertainments in aid of th© St. Sepulchre's School Building Fund was given on 8, at the Symonds .street Music Hall, and was, if possible more successful than" any of those which pre» ceded it. The Hall was so crowded that many persons were obliged to content themselves with standing-room near the doorway. The Rev. Br T. Dudley presided; while many of the leading amateurs of Auckland kindly gave their" services. The farewell concert tendered by the musical amateurs of Auckland to Mr. G. J. Farrow on December 12 was an exceedingly graceful tribute of esteem to a gentleman who has interested himself most assiduously in musical matters. _ , A literary and musical entertainment was given on December 12, in the large room, of the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, in aid of the library ,fund. W. L. Bees, Esq., occupied the chair. The attendance was a moderate one, and seemed well satisfied with the entertainment provided for them. The first part of the programme was opened by an overture — " Semiramide," by Madame Mdller and Miss Edger. Songs, duets, recitations, andreadingsiollowedjeach other rapidly. Among the latest pieces given were the following : — A duet, "I heard a voice," by Madame Mdller and Miss Edger, which was encored. Mr. T. L. White recited, "A Tale of the Light Brigade," in a spirited manner, which elicited considerable applause. Mr. Howdensang, "Call me not back," which was enthustically encored. The second part was opened by Madame Mdller playing " The Wedding March," which was rendered in a spirited manner. Mr. Howden and Madame Moller gave "The A. B.C. Duet," i which perfectly convulsed the audience with laughter, when an encore was called for and given. Mr. White gave a recitation, "The Victim of Misplaced Confidence." Mr. Henry Brett sang "England's Future Glory " in an excellent manner, and was warmly encored. " The Chimes of St. Mary " were very delicately rendered by Madame Mdlier and Miss Edger, when an encore was called for but not given. Mr. Brett sang " Peggy Dear " remarkably well ; his voice apparently improving as the evening's entertainment proceeded. A duet by Madame Moller and Mr. Howden, " When a Little Farm we Keep/ was well rendered, and was well received. The soiree at Panmure, on December 21, was well attended, and passed off successfully. There was a plentiful supply of tea and cake, and other good things ; and after the formal business was over a very pleasant evening was spent. Much of the success of the affair is due to the exertions of Father Fynes. The following was the programme : — Song, "Beautiful Isle of the Sea," amateur ; recitation, " Little Vulgar Boy" ( "Ingoldsby Legends"); song, "Little Maggie Dale," by an amateur ; ' ' Ring the Bell, Watchman, " by an amateur; "Do they think of me at home ?" by Mrs. Calcraft, who was encored, and sang "Kitty Tirrell ;" recitation, " The Deeds of Wellington," by an amateur ; song, "Ellen O'Neill," by H. Turbridge ; song, "The Unfortunate Girl," by H. Wilk^e— 6U<idre, "Pulling Hard. Against tae Stream y" " List to the Convent Bell," Mrs. Oalcraft j "Nothing More," Miss Sarah O'JSTeill — encore, " Oh, give me Freedom ever;" song and chorus, " Shall we meet again," by amateurs; aonga, "Madcap" and "Goorllooking Girl," by an amateuv." Several months ago, intimation was given that an effort would be made to get up a bazaar about Christmas time, to aid in wiping off the liabilities that exist upon All Saints' Church. A committee was appointed which consisted of Mrs. S. Vaile, Mrs. J. R. Vaile, Mrs. Boardman, and Mrs. Leighton, f ron: All Saints' Church ; Mrs. Taylor, Mra. Fleming, and Mrs. Dr. Hooper, from St. Matthew's Church ; Mr. W. H. Kissling and Mr. M. Quintall from St. Mary's Church; Lieutenant-Colonel Balneavis, Mr. S. Weetman, and Dr. Tassell, from St. Paul's Church; with Mr. Vincent E. Rice and Mr. H. H. Lusk from the St. Sepulchre's Church. These ladies and gentlemen worked in concert successfully, assisted by a subcommittee from each Church. The subcommittee from All Saints' Church qonsisted of Lady Bowen, patroness ; Miss Bree, Mesdames Boardman, Boylan, Leighton, S. Va.iL©, J. R. Vaile, and E. Owen : of St. Matthews — Mesdames Munroe, J. C. Morrin, G. Graham, Misa Eame3, and Miss Halstead: of St. Mary 'a— Lady Martin and Mrs. Cowie, patronesses ; Mesdames B. Ireland, S. Kissing, Hetley, T. Kissling, R. Wood, W. H. Kissling, and Tombs. The sub-committee from St. Paul's consisted of Mesdames Vogel, Whitaker, J. S. Macfarlane, Dr. Tassell, and Miss Lysnar. Large quantities of various articles suitable for a bazaar were gathered in, being the work of many a fair hand, and the City Hall was secured as a central place. Arrangements having been completed, the bazaar was opened on December 29, at two o'clock. As was anticipated, the bazaar wa3 more largely attended on December 31 than on any of the previous days. From the opening up till the hour of closing, eleven o'clock, the fair vendors had ample scope for the exercise of their seductive wiles, which is proved by the fact that the result of the day's sales amounted, to no less than £120, making the total receipts about £280 — a larger sum than was anticipated by the most sanguine. On the last day his Royal Highneßs the Duke of Edinburgh visited the bazaar at 9 o'clock, and remained until its close ; and, judging from appearances, left a very substantial evidence, of the fact, which will be duly appreciated by the gentlemen who are so energetic in their attempts to improve the financial position of All Saints' Church. The raffle for Mr. Wrigg's excellent work of penmanship was won by Mr. Joseph Browne, and the beautiful vase of artificial flowers fell to the lot of Mr. Cuddy. A large'and interesting meeting of the settlers of the Paparoa District was held on December 12, in the Wesleyan Chapel. On the Sunday previous sermons were preached by the Rev. W. Gittos in the morning, and Rev. W. Worker, from' Port Albert, in the evening. On Monday afternoon, the chapel having been tastefully decorated with .materials from the bush, intermixed with garden jflowera, among which were mottoes ! painted by Mr. A. Redfera, about 280 persons partook of tea' in the chapel. The following ladies and gsntlemeii'ga.ve traya or taxations tor trays;— -Mrs. Haynetf, Mrs. Cliff, Mra. Syiaonds,- Mrs. Trouriaon, Mrs, Oalverfc,,Mr. J. Chadwick, Mr, Hobley, and Mr. Underhill. ' During the meeting which followed, the harmonium was ably presided a,t by, Mr. Edwin Wright, to whom a vote of thanks was unfortunately omitted at the close of the meeting. ' The choir, led by Mr. Jam&' Wright,' sang at intervals ; and' 1 the meeting was also favoured with several, 'excellent pieees from' Mr/ana I Mrs. J- Chad;wick, and Mrs. W.' Chadwick. The,secretary, Mr. R. G. Ifenwick;- read the report and financial statement ;> after which the .Rev. W. Worker "addressed the meeting.. — Th© Rev. Thomas Bodker, from Maungattfroto, next addressed tho meeting. -4, Fpe .other apeakere were Mr. Hames, .local preacher; Mr. Wilson, yW; presented ih©, <thaftks of the frasfc&i'tt fcke cWel 4<> Mr. fWV 1 ?, SymoudlforJlie law of ihe W "Sdupprom } Afcv E. Cartes) who moved iCfoteJ of;th«aka to tho ladies for proridiog tea, and

also to the singers, which WM Moom Mr. R. Bill.— Mr. G. Calvert mored I of thanks to the wntleinan decoraton Mr. 0. Hook fulfilled the sam* duty worthy chairm*n, which wm parrilld three oheers, and dnly aaktxowl«dgpd«< meeting then CMUO to ft OOnolnilOH. Y.