WOODVILLE.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 2985, 19 January 1881, Page 2

WOODVILLE.

(_-ROM OCR .OWN" CORRESPONDENT.)' January 18, 1881

A most enjoyable entertainment was given in Woodville on Monday evening to a very large and respectable audience. It was announced that there would be no admission charged, but a collection made, the proceeds of which was intended to purchase necessary books for the working of the Sunday School. Fortunately we had amongst us the Right Rev. the Bishop of Waiapu, who preached morning and evening, in the school-room to large congregations, and His Lordship very kindly consented to preside on the occasion, and in his opening remarks pointed out very clearly the advantages of Sunday Schools and their relation to society, and also read some extracts shewing that very often those who were most successful teachers were those who cannot boast of any degree of education, hut who were well acquainted with tbe Word of Gcd and have religion in their hearts. At the close of the chairman's remarks he sat down amidst prolonged applause. The first on the programme was a reading by Mr Reudle, which was well appreciated. Mr Meal wain sang "My Grandfather's Clock" in capital style followed by tbe chorus, " Beautiful Land," by the choir. 1 he Revd. E. Robertshaw then contributed a reading of a sentimental character, thus varying the programme to suit all tastes. Mrs Frasi sang " Happy be thy dreams, and having a powerful treble voice sounded beautifully clear and distinct. A recitation given by Mr Moore, "Firing Butter or" Paddy the Valiant," created much amusement. Another chorus by tie choir, "Angelic Host.* Mr Hawken read a very interesting piece, which was duly appreciated, as also a song by Mr Robertshaw. " The Charge of the Light Brtad " was recited by Mr Crawford in first rate style, and was evidently well Mrs Moore sang the «G psy.s Warning " in a sweet vo.ee and her first appearance produced a very fa vorabl"impression. Chorus, "ToilmgOn." Miss Alice Hawken gave a recitation, " Half wa> dome," in a very creditable manner, and, as it ended with something about passing tbe hat round, tbe collection was introduced by the- chairman in a few very appropriate remarks, the result being that the amount realised far surpassed the mast sanguine expectations,

£4 2s lOd.; Mr Crawford then sang the " Rose of Allan Dale," followed by another chorus, "It is well." Another reading by Mr Rnbertshaw, and another soug by Mr M'Elwain, " Nancy Lee," which was well rendered. Mrs Frasi, by request, favored the audience with another song, "Love's Request," which was even better, if possible, than the firat. Several of the performers would have been heartily encored, but the leugfh of the programme precluded this mark of appreciation. Miss Hawken, a young lady of the district, presided at the harmonium very efficiently, and with Mr Carver played the various accompaniments in a very able manner, and received a well merited vote of thanks. A vote of thanks., proposed by Mr Crawford, and secondedby Mr Hirst, was accorded to the ladies and gentleman who so willingly rendered their kind assistance on tbe occasion. Mr 7 Lloyd proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Crawford for the use of his harmonium, which was seconded by Mr Kendle, and Mr Barker proposed a cordial vote of thanks to His Lordship for presiding, which was seconded by Mr Moore; arid were all carried with continued acclamation. Being all very loyal and patriotic .subjects the National Anthem was sung by, tbe compay, all standing, which brought to a close one of the most enjoyable and harmonious gatherings everrheld ; in Woodville.